Safety Practices and Hazards
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Agilent 55B AA Spectrometer User’s Guide
Figure 1.
How drain and vent should be set up
Burners
Improper or careless use of burners can create explosion hazards and fire hazards
which can cause death, serious injury to personnel and damage to equipment and
property.
WARNING
Hot Surface
The burner will remain hot for some time after the flame has been turned off.
Always use protective gloves to handle hot burners.
Burners are clearly identified by the fuel/oxidant combination for which they are
intended. Always fit the correct burner. Never attempt to use an air-acetylene
burner for nitrous oxide-acetylene, as this will cause a flashback.
To ensure safe operation of burners:
Use only acetylene as the fuel gas.
Use only air or nitrous oxide as oxidant. Never attempt to use oxygen or
oxygen-enriched air, as this will cause a flashback.
