Varian 900-LC Series Liquid Chromatograph
supplier’s instructions). Keep solvents cool and properly labeled.
Ensure that you have the correct solvent before connecting it to the
instrument.
Other Precautions
Use of the 900-LC Series Liquid Chromatograph and accessories
may involve materials, solvents and solutions, which are
flammable, corrosive, toxic or otherwise hazardous. Careless,
improper or unskilled use of such materials, solvents and solutions
can create explosion hazards, fire hazards, toxicity and other
hazards that can result in death, serious personal injury or damage
to equipment.
Always ensure that laboratory safety practices governing the use,
handling and disposal of hazardous materials are strictly observed.
These safety practices should include wearing appropriate safety
clothing and safety glasses.
Airflow to the cooling fans of the liquid chromatograph must be
unobstructed. Do not block the ventilation grills on the liquid
chromatograph and accessories. Consult the manuals supplied
with your PC, monitor and for their specific ventilation
requirements.
Great care should be taken when working with glass or quartz
parts to prevent breakage and cuts.
The 900-LC Series Liquid Chromatograph weighs approximately
140 kg (309 lb). To avoid injury to personnel or damage to the
instrument or property, always use appropriate lifting procedures to
move the instrument.
Use only Varian-supplied spares with your instrument.
Warning and Caution Messages
A Warning message is used in the text when failure to observe
instructions or precautions could result in death or injury. The list of
symbols that appear in conjunction with warnings are detailed in
the next section.
A Caution message is used when failure to observe instructions
could result in damage to equipment (Varian supplied and/or other
associated equipment).
Publication date: December 2007
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