Observe the guidelines in the following sections for mobile phase use with the charged aerosol detector:

CAUTION

Explosion Hazard or Damage to the Detector

When using tetrahydrofuran (THF), the use of air as supplied gas may pose an explosion hazard. This can pose a safety and health risk and damage the detector.

Always use nitrogen with tetrahydrofuran or other highly combustible solvents.

NOTICE

Inappropriate or contaminated mobile phase can damage the detector. The quality of the mobile phase significantly influences the performance of the detector. Observe the following guidelines to avoid damage to the detector.