Safety Information Related to Maintenance

WARNING

Eye discomfort

The light source in the G4260B ELSD is a Class 1 LED product. Temporary discomfort may result from directly viewing the light produced by this source.

• Do not look into the beam.

WARNING

Eye damage by detector light

Eye damage may result from directly viewing the UV-light produced by the lamp of the optical system used in this product.

• Always turn the lamp of the optical system off before removing it.

WARNING

Fire and damage to the module

Wrong fuses

• Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type (super-fast, fast, time delay etc) are used for replacement.
• The use of repaired fuses and the short-circuiting of fuse-holders must be avoided.

WARNING

Heavy weight

The module is heavy.

• Carry the module at least with 2 people.
• Avoid back strain or injury by following all precautions for lifting heavy objects.
• Ensure that the load is as close to your body as possible.
• Ensure that you can cope with the weight of your load.

WARNING

Personal injury or damage to the product

Agilent is not responsible for any damages caused, in whole or in part, by improper use of the products, unauthorized alterations, adjustments or modifications to the products, failure to comply with procedures in Agilent product user guides, or use of the products in violation of applicable laws, rules or regulations.

• Use your Agilent products only in the manner described in the Agilent product user guides.

WARNING

Electrical shock

Repair work at the module can lead to personal injuries, e.g. shock hazard, when the cover is opened.

• Do not remove the cover of the module.
• Only certified persons are authorized to carry out repairs inside the module.

WARNING

Sharp metal edges

Sharp-edged parts of the equipment may cause injuries.

• To prevent personal injury, be careful when getting in contact with sharp metal areas.

WARNING

Hot heat exchangers

The column compartment has two heat exchanger assemblies that might be hot.

• Allow them to cool down before starting repairs.

WARNING

Toxic, flammable and hazardous solvents, samples and reagents

The handling of solvents, samples and reagents can hold health and safety risks.

• When working with these substances observe appropriate safety procedures (for example by wearing goggles, safety gloves and protective clothing) as described in the material handling and safety data sheet supplied by the vendor, and follow good laboratory practice.
• The volume of substances should be reduced to the minimum required for the analysis.
• Do not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere.

CAUTION

Safety standards for external equipment

• If you connect external equipment to the instrument, make sure that you only use accessory units tested and approved according to the safety standards appropriate for the type of external equipment.

CAUTION

Sample degradation and contamination of the instrument

Metal parts in the flow path can interact with the bio-molecules in the sample leading to sample degradation and contamination.

• For bio applications, always use dedicated bio parts, which can be identified by the bio-inert symbol or other markers described in this manual.
• Do not mix bio, and non-bio modules or parts in a bio system.