User guide

Safety and Regulatory Information
System User Guide
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AB SCIEX TripleTOF
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5600/5600+ Instruments
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Protective Earth Conductor
The mains supply should include a correctly installed protective earth conductor that must be
installed or checked by a qualified electrician before connecting the mass spectrometer.
Laboratory Ventilation
The venting of fumes and disposal of waste must be in accordance with all federal, state,
provincial, and local health and safety regulations. The system shall be used indoors in a
laboratory that complies with the environmental conditions recommended in the Site Planning
Guide for the system. The source exhaust system must be vented either to an external fume
hood or to an external exhaust system as recommended in the Site Planning Guide for the
system.
Environmental Conditions
Use qualified personnel for the installation of electrical mains, heating, ventilation, and plumbing
supplies and fixtures. Make sure that all installations follow local bylaws and biohazard
regulations. For more information about the required environmental conditions for the system,
refer to the Site Planning Guide for the mass spectrometer.
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard: Do not intentionally interrupt the protective
conductor. Any interruption of the protective earth conductor is likely to make the
installation dangerous.
DANGER! Explosion Hazard: Do not operate the system in an environment
containing explosive gases. The instrument is not designed for operation in an
explosive environment.
WARNING! Asphyxiation Hazard: Take extreme care to vent exhaust gases
properly. The use of instruments without adequate ventilation to outside air may
constitute a health hazard. In addition, certain procedures required during the
operation of the instrument may cause gases to be discharged into the exhaust
stream; under these conditions, inadequate ventilation may result in serious
injury.
WARNING! Radiation Hazard, Biohazard, Toxic Chemical Hazard: Make
sure the mass spectrometer is connected to the local exhaust system and
ducted to control hazardous emissions. The system should only be used
in a well-ventilated laboratory environment in compliance with local
regulations and with appropriate air exchange for the work performed.
Note: In the USA, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910-1450 requires 4 to12 air changes
per hour in laboratories.