Replace the Hg-Xe Lamp

WARNING

Injury from glass cuts or mercury poisoning.

The lamp is under high pressure and might burst if not handled with care. The lamp contains mercury (Hg) which might spill if the lamp breaks.

• Always consult your company’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) department to confirm how to proceed at your location, in compliance with applicable local mercury regulations before using the equipment.
• Familiarize yourself with the dangers of Hg. The lamp should only be used by people familiar with the properties of such lamps.
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used when handling the lamp. This should include a face shield, long-sleeved lab coat, and gloves. Contact your local EHS team to clarify which PPE is considered appropriate.
• Do not touch the lamp bulb with bare hands or otherwise it could contaminate the surface. This may cause it to weaken and break upon use.
• Do not attempt to replace the lamp unless the Optical Unit has cooled down to room temperature.
• Be careful not to drop the lamp, subject it to impact, apply excessive force, or scratch it. These actions may cause it to rupture.
• Only transport the lamp in the original packaging.
• Do not attempt operation of the lamp until it is installed in the instrument.
• Observe ozone precautions. As ozone is generated when the lamp is turned on, provide adequate ventilation.

WARNING

Injury from glass cuts or mercury poisoning.

Glass from a broken lamp might cause injury and liquid mercury can cause poisoning over prolonged exposure.

• Follow all local laboratory and legislative procedures. Ensure good ventilation of the room.
• If mercury is spilled, remove it with adhesive tape or paper.
• Put all waste in a container for disposal and seal it tightly.
• Entrust a licensed industrial waste disposal firm with the disposal of the waste.
• Ensure the packaging is clearly labeled to indicate that it contains mercury.

WARNING

Injury from hot surface, glass cuts or mercury poisoning.

In case a lamp breaks when installed in the detector, evaporated mercury can cause poisoning. Hot glass shards from a broken lamp might cause burns or injury.

• If a lamp breaks during detector operation, leave the room, ensure ventilation and let the detector cool down to room temperature.
• Seek medical advice in case of direct exposure to mercury vapor.
• If a lamp is broken inside the optical unit, immediately reseal the Optical Unit and keep it closed.
• Have the optical unit professionally removed and exchanged, call Agilent for advice. It must be packaged appropriately and disposed of in accordance with company and local regulations.
• Put all waste in a container for disposal and seal it tightly.
• Entrust a licensed industrial waste disposal firm with the disposal of the waste.
• Ensure the packaging is clearly labeled to indicate that the Optical Unit contains mercury.

NOTE

The Hg-Xenon Lamp (G7123-60200) shall only be used as a light source for the Agilent G7123B Fluorescence Detector.

NOTE

Maximum safe daily UV/blue light energy dose at a distance of 50 cm (according to IEC 62471) is reached after 8 hours if detector is operated with opened lamp service door.

NOTE

The used lamp is different to the Xe flash lamp, which is used in G7121A/B Fluorescence Detectors.

NOTE

The lamp house cover includes a magnet.