When operating the system, pay attention to the following safety guidelines:

Observe all warning messages and precautionary statements presented in Safety Precautions.

WARNING

Moving Parts

Parts inside the autosampler are moving when the autosampler prepares and performs the analyses of the sample. These moving parts can pose a pinch point hazard that may cause personal injury.

  • Keep the autosampler front doors closed when the autosampler prepares and performs the analyses of the sample.
  • During these phases, the LED bar on the autosampler is illuminated blue.

WARNING

Flammable and Hazardous Vapors from Spills

Flammable or hazardous vapors from sample spills can accumulate inside the autosampler. This can pose health and safety risks.

  • Ensure that the sample racks and well plates are properly positioned in the segments.
  • When you use sample racks, fill the sample rack with the vials before placing the sample rack in the carousel.
  • If a spill occurs inside the autosampler, turn the autosampler power off. Clean up the spill and leave the autosampler door open. Allow sufficient time for the spill to dry and any vapors to disperse before putting the autosampler back into use.

CAUTION

Hot Surfaces

Surfaces inside the system may become hot during operation. Touching hot parts might cause burns.

Allow hot surfaces to cool down before you touch them.

NOTICE

Pay attention also to the following guidelines:

  • To prevent damage resulting from leakage or from running the pump dry, always set the lower pressure limit for the pump.
  • If there is evidence of leakage in the device, turn off the pump flow and remedy the situation immediately.
  • Always verify that the autosampler is turned on before the pump flow is on and pressure builds up. If the autosampler is turned off, for example, after a power failure, stop the pump flow and wait until the pressure is down to zero before turning on the autosampler or other modules again.