4500 Series of Instruments System User Guide

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System User Guide RUO-IDV-05-13347-A

System User Guide RUO-IDV-05-13347-A

Operational Precautions and Limitations Note: Before operating the system, carefully read all of the sections of this guide. This section contains general safety-related information and provides regulatory compliance information. It also describes potential hazards and associated warnings for the system and the precautions that should be taken to minimize the hazards. In addition to this section, for information about the symbols and conventions used in the laboratory environment, on the system, and in this documentation, refer to the section: Glossary of Symbols. For site requirements, including...

Operational Precautions and Limitations WARNING! Warning signifies an action that could cause personal injury if f * \ precautions are not followed. CAUTION: Caution signifies an operation that could cause damage to the system or corruption or loss of data if precautions are not followed. Note: Note emphasizes significant information in a procedure or description. Tip! Tip provides useful information that helps apply the techniques and procedures in the text for a specific need and provides shortcuts, but is not essential to the completion of a procedure. This system complies with the regulations...

Operational Precautions and Limitations • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU as implemented in these standards: Refer to the section: Electromagnetic Compatibility. • Safety: Low Voltage Directives 2014/35/EU as implemented in these standards: • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE): Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/96/EEC, as implemented in EN 40519. Refer to the section: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. • Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPW): Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC • RoHS...

Operational Precautions and Limitations Electrical Precautions WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers might cause injury or malfunctioning of the system. The covers need not be removed for routine maintenance, inspection, or adjustment. Contact a SCIEX Field Service Employee (FSE) for repairs that require the covers to be removed. • Follow required electrical safe work practices. • Use cable management practices to control electrical cables. This will decrease the chance of a tripping hazard. For information about system electrical specifications, refer...

Operational Precautions and Limitations Protective Earth Conductor The mains supply must include a correctly installed protective earth conductor. The protective earth conductor must be installed or examined by a qualified electrician before the system is connected. WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not intentionally interrupt the protective earth conductor. Any interruption of the protective earth conductor creates an electrical shock hazard. WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard. Make sure that a protective earth conductor (grounding cable) is connected between the sample loop and an appropriate...

Operational Precautions and Limitations • Always wear assigned personal protective equipment, including powder-free gloves, safety glasses, and a laboratory coat. Note: Nitrile or neoprene gloves are recommended. • Work in a well-ventilated area or fume hood. • Avoid ignition sources when working with flammable materials, such as isopropanol, methanol, and other flammable solvents. • Take care in the use and disposal of any chemicals. There is potential risk of personal injury if proper procedures for handling and disposal of chemicals are not followed. • Avoid skin contact with chemicals during...

Operational Precautions and Limitations • Ammonium acetate; less than 100 mM • Ammonium formate; less than 100 mM • Formic acid; less than 1% • Acetic acid; less than 1% • Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA); less than 1% • Heptafluorobutyric acid (HFBA); less than 1% • Ammonia/ammonium hydroxide; less than 1% The venting of fumes and disposal of waste must comply with all of the federal, state, provincial, and local health and safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the customer to make sure that the air quality is maintained in compliance with local health and safety regulations. The source...

Operational Precautions and Limitations WARNING! Ionizing Radiation Hazard, Biohazard, or Toxic Chemical Hazard. Do not use the ion source without knowledge of and training in the proper use, containment, and evacuation of toxic or injurious materials used with the ion source. WARNING! Puncture Hazard, Ionizing Radiation Hazard, Biohazard, or Toxic Chemical Hazard. Discontinue use of the ion source if the ion source window is cracked or broken, and then contact a SCIEX Field Service Employee (FSE). Any toxic or injurious materials introduced in the equipment will be present in the source exhaust...

Operational Precautions and Limitations WARNING! Biohazard. For biohazardous material use, always comply with local regulations for hazard assessment, control, and handling. This system or any part is not intended to act as a biological containment. WARNING! Environmental Hazard. Follow established procedures for disposal of biohazardous, toxic, radioactive, and electronic waste. The customer is responsible for disposal of hazardous substances, including chemicals, waste oils, and electrical components, in accordance with local laws and regulations. CAUTION: Potential Mass Shift. Maintain a stable...