Safety

Information

Operating Instructions
This instruction manual is provided to help you establish operating conditions which will permit safe and efficient use
of your equipment. Special considerations and precautions are also described in the manual, which appear in the form
of NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS as described below. It is important that you operate your equipment in
accordance with this instruction manual and any additional information which may be provided by Bruker. Address
any questions regarding the safe and proper use of your equipment to your local Bruker office.

NOTE
Information to aid you in obtaining Alerts you to situations that may Alerts you to potentially hazardous
optimal performance from your cause moderate injury and/or situations that could result in
instrument. equipment damage, and how to serious injury, and how to avoid
avoid these situations. these situations.

Warning Symbol Warning Description

Hazardous voltages are present inside instrument. Disconnect from

main power before removing screw-attached panels.

Hazardous chemicals may be present. Avoid contact, especially

when replenishing reservoirs. Use proper eye and skin protection.

Very hot or cryogenically cold surfaces may be exposed. Use proper

skin protection.

Eye damage could occur either from flying particles, chemicals, or

UV radiation. Use proper eye and face protection.

The potential for fire may be present. Follow manual instructions for
safe operation.

The potential for explosion may exist because of type of gas or

liquid used.

Ionizing radiation source is present. Follow manual instructions for

safe operation.

Keep hands and fingers away.

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General Safety Precautions
Follow these safety practices to ensure safe equipment operation.
 Perform periodic leak checks on all supply lines and pneumatic plumbing.
 Do not allow gas lines to become kinked or punctured. Place lines away from foot traffic
and extreme heat or cold.
 Store organic solvents in fireproof, vented and clearly labeled cabinets so they are easily
identified as toxic and/or flammable materials.
 Do not accumulate waste solvents. Dispose of such materials through a regulated disposal
program and not through municipal sewage lines.

NOTICE: This instrument has been tested per applicable requirements of EMC Directive as required to
carry the European Union CE Mark. As such, this equipment may be susceptible to
radiation/interference levels or frequencies which are not within the tested limits.

This instrument is designed for chromatographic analysis of appropriately prepared samples. It

must be operated using appropriate gases and/or solvents and within specified maximum
ranges for pressure, flows, and temperatures as described in this manual. If the equipment is
used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.

It is the responsibility of the Customer to inform Bruker Customer Support Representatives if

the instrument has been used for the analysis of hazardous biological, radioactive, or toxic
samples, prior to any instrument service being performed or when an instrument is being
returned to the Service Center for repair.

Electrical Hazards
 Disconnect the instrument from all power sources before removing protective panels to avoid
exposure to potentially dangerous voltages.
 When it is necessary to use a non-original power cord plug, make sure the replacement cord adheres
to the color coding and polarity described in the manual and all local building safety codes.
 Replace blown fuses with fuses of the size and rating stipulated on the fuse panel or in the manual.
 Replace faulty or frayed power cords immediately with the same type and rating.
 Make sure that voltage sources and line voltage match the value for which the instrument is wired.

Compressed Gas Cylinders

 Store and handle compressed gases carefully and in strict adherence to safety codes.
 Secure cylinders to an immovable structure or wall.
 Store and move cylinders in an upright, vertical position. Before transport, remove regulators
and install cylinder cap.
 Store cylinders in a well-ventilated area away from heat, direct sunshine, freezing
temperatures, and ignition sources.
 Mark cylinders clearly so there is no doubt as to their contents.
 Use only approved regulators and connections.
 Use only connector tubing that is chromatographically clean (Bruker Part Number 03-918326-00)
and has a pressure rating significantly greater than the highest outlet pressure from the regulator.

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GC Safety Practices Flash Chromatography
Exhaust System The operator should be familiar with the physico-
chemical properties of the components of the mobile
No special exhaust ducting is necessary for GC
phase.
detectors installed in a well-ventilated room except
when the detectors are used to test hazardous Keep solvents from direct contact with the
chemicals. If you do install ducting: polyurethane supply tubing as certain solvents will
 Use only fireproof ducting. cause weakening and leaks with possible bursting.
 Install a blower at the duct outlet. All components of the system should be connected to a
 Locate duct intakes such that their vibration or air common power supply and common ground. This
movement does not effect detector operation. ground must be a true ground rather than a floating
ground.
 Check periodically for proper operation of the duct.
 Ensure proper ventilation in lab area. Non-polar solvents can develop a static charge when
pumped through the system. All vessels that contain
mobile phase (including tubing and collection vessels)
Radioactive Source Detectors must be grounded to dissipate static electricity.
 Read carefully and comply with all NOTES,
CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS in the Ni63 ECD Employ static measuring and static discharge devices
manual. (e.g., air ionizers) to safeguard against the buildup of
static electricity.
 Perform the tests for removable radioactive
contamination described in the Ni63 ECD manual.
 Comply with leak test schedules and procedures. Ultraviolet Radiation
Liquid chromatograph detectors that use an ultraviolet
Burn Hazard light source have shielding to prevent radiation
exposure to personnel.
Heated or cryogenically cooled zones of gas
chromatographs can remain hot or cold for a For continued protection:
considerable time after instrument power is turned off.  Ensure that protective lamp covers of variable and
To prevent painful burns, ensure that all heated or fixed wavelength detectors are in place during
cooled areas have returned to room temperature or wear operation.
adequate hand protection before you touch potentially
hot or cold surfaces.  Do not look directly into detector fluid cells or at
the UV light source. When inspecting the light
source or fluid cell, always use protective eye
LC Safety Practices covering such as borosilicate glass or polystyrene.
High Pressure Hazard
 If a line ruptures, a relief device opens, or a
valve opens accidentally under pressure, The following is a Federal Communications
potentially hazardous high liquid pressures can Commission advisory: This equipment has been
be generated by the pump causing a high tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A
velocity stream of volatile and/or toxic liquids. computing device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
 Wear face protection when you inject samples or protection against harmful interference when the
perform routine maintenance. equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
 Never open a solvent line or valve under pressure.
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
Stop the pump first and let the pressure drop to accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
zero. harmful interference to radio communications.
 Use shatter-proof reservoirs capable of operating at Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
50-60 psi. likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
 Keep the reservoir enclosure closed when the
own expense.
reservoir is under pressure.
 Read and adhere to all NOTES, CAUTIONS, and
WARNINGS in the manual.

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Spare Parts Availability Service Availability
It is the policy of Bruker to provide operational spare parts for any Bruker provides a variety of services
instrument and major accessory for a period of five (5) years after to support its customers after
shipment of the final production run of that instrument. Spare parts will warranty expiration. Repair service
be available after this five (5) year period but on an as available basis. can be provided by attractively priced
Operational spare parts are defined as those individual electrical or service contracts or on a time and
mechanical parts that are susceptible to failure during their normal material basis. Technical support and
operation. Examples include relays, lamps, temperature probes, detector training can be provided by qualified
elements, motors, etc. Sheet metal parts, structural members or personnel on both a contractual or as-
assemblies and castings, printed circuit boards, and functional modules needed basis.
are normally capable of being rebuilt to like-new condition throughout
their useful life and therefore will be supplied only on an as available
basis after the final production run of the instrument.

Bruker, Inc. Analytical Instruments Sales Offices

For Sales or Service assistance and to order Parts and Supplies, contact your local Bruker office.

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