GE AKTAavant Getting Started page 14

2 Safety instructions
2.1 Safety precautions
Using flammable liquids
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Personal protection
Warnings
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NOTICE
Avoid condensation by letting the instrument equilibrate to ambient
temperature.
WARNING
When using flammable liquids with the ÄKTAavant instrument,
follow these precautions to avoid any risk of fire or explosion.
Fire Hazard. Before starting the system, make sure that there are no unintentional
leakage in the instrument or tubing.
Explosion hazard. To avoid building up an explosive atmosphere when using
flammable liquids, make sure that the room ventilation meets the requirements
specified in ÄKTAavant and UNICORN 6 Installation Guide.
Fraction collector. Do not fractionate flammable liquids. When running RPC methods,
or other procedures using solvent based buffers, collect fractions through the outlet
valve.
WARNING
To avoid hazardous situations when working with the ÄKTAavant
system, take the following measures for personal protection.
Always use appropriate personal protective equipment during operation and
maintenance of ÄKTAavant system.
Hazardous substances. When using hazardous chemical and biological agents,
take all suitable protective measures, such as wearing protective glasses and gloves
resistant to the substances used. Follow local and/or national regulations for safe
operation and maintenance of the system.
Getting Started with ÄKTAavant and UNICORN 6 28-9440-69 AB