When performing maintenance or service procedures, pay attention to the following safety guidelines:
Observe all warning messages and precautionary statements presented in Safety Precautions.
WARNING
Sharp Tip of Injection Needle
The injection needle has a very sharp tip that can cause injury to the skin.
WARNING
Escape of Hazardous Substances from Flow Connections
Flow and capillary connections can be filled with substances that can pose health risks. Solvent can spray when capillaries burst, slip out of their fittings, or are not properly tightened or when capillary connections are otherwise open.
WARNING
Tilting Liquid Reservoirs
Liquids in the reservoirs on the solvent rack might contain harmful substances. Spilling of these substances can pose health and safety risks.
CAUTION
Spraying Solvent
Solvents can spray when under high pressure.
CAUTION
Hot Surfaces
Surfaces inside the system may become hot during operation. Touching hot parts might cause burns.
CAUTION
Hydrostatic Pressure
Solvent may spill when you open the flow path. This is due to hydrostatic pressure in the system when the solvent reservoirs are located above the pump outlet. Before you loosen a connection in the flow path:
CAUTION
Electric Shock or Damage to the Device
After the power to the device is turned off, the device is still energized as long as the power cord is connected. Repair work on the device while the device is connected to power could lead to personal injury.
NOTICE
Moving the Vanquish system stack even over short distances on the workbench can damage and impair the functionality of the system base.
TIP
When the power is turned off to the autosampler, the left front door of the autosampler is opened automatically for proper ventilation of the sample compartment and cannot be closed while the power is turned off.