Instruction manual

9. Technical Information
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RF-20A/20Axs
9.1 Installation
9.1.1 Installation Site
 Suitable Sites and Preparation
To ensure safe operation, install the instrument in a suitable location that satisfies the following conditions.
!WARNING
• Provide sufficient ventilation in the room.
The solvents used with the HPLC system are often flammable and toxic. The solvent vapors could
cause poisoning or ignite and cause a fire.
• Use no fire sources near the instrument.
The solvents used with the HPLC are often flammable. Therefore, the use of open flame where the
instrument is installed must be strictly prohibited. Also, do not install in the same room with equipment
that emits or could potentially emit sparks.
• Fire extinguishers are permanently available.
Have fire extinguishers permanently available in case of fire.
• Provide sink washing equipment near the instrument.
If solvent gets into the eyes or onto the skin, it must be flushed away immediately.
Provide sink washing equipment as close to the instrument as possible.
!CAUTION
• Avoid dust and corrosive gas.
To ensure that the instrument has a long service life and to preserve its performance levels, avoid
installing it in places subject to large amounts of dust or corrosive gas.
• Do not install the instrument near equipment that generates strong magnetic fields.
To ensure proper operation, do not install the instrument in places subject to strong magnetic fields.
If the power supply line is subject to high electrical noise, install a surge protector.
• Install the instrument in a location that satisfies the following conditions to preserve its
performance:
• The room temperature is between 4 and 35 °C, with minimal temperature variation during a day.
• Air currents from heating or air conditioning equipment are not directed onto the instrument.
• Sunlight does not shine directly on the instrument.
• There is no vibration.
• The humidity stays within 20 to 85 %.
• There is no condensation.