Introduction

This chapter covers safety issues when operating the instrument. It is required that every user is familiar with the safety aspects given in this chapter.

Please note that additional information is given in the following manuals:

  • Safety aspects regarding the laboratory infrastructure and regulatory compliance are given in the System Owner Manual. This is in the responsibility of the System Owner (responsible body).
  • Safety aspects regarding site planning, transport, rigging, or moving the instrument are given in the Site Planning Information.
  • Safety aspects for Bruker Service are given in the corresponding documents of the Service Documentation.

 

Warnings and safety instructions are assigned as follows. The keywords indicate the level of hazard involved.

DANGER
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.

This is the consequence of not following the warning.

  • This is the safety condition.
  1. This is the safety instruction.
WARNING
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

This is the consequence of not following the warning.

  • This is the safety condition.
  1. This is the safety instruction.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

This is the consequence of not following the warning.

  • This is the safety condition.
  1. This is the safety instruction.
NOTICE
NOTICE: Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

This is the consequence of not following the notice.

  • This is a safety condition.
  1. This is a safety instruction.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS are used for control flow and shutdowns in the event of an error or emergency.

This is the consequence of not following the safety instructions.

  • This is a safety condition.
  1. This is a safety instruction.
NOTE

This symbol highlights useful tips and recommendations as well as information designed to ensure efficient and smooth operation.