Intended Use; Samples; Preparing The Sample - Ametek SPECTROMAX Serie Manual De Instrucciones

1.3

Intended use

This instrument analyzes and identifies metals. Only such metals may be analyzed
for which the instrument has been calibrated by the manufacturer or by qualified
technical personnel.
Only the original accessories supplied with the instrument must be used and shall
only be used indoors (laboratory environment).
The instrument is intended for use in the industrial sector. Electromagnetic
interference may occur during the operation of the instrument. In this case, the
manufacturer must be contacted.
1.3.1

Samples

Only dry metal samples must be measured.
Warning! Risk of injury and health hazard!
Risk of injury and health hazard due to pressurized or combustible samples.
Pressurized or flammable samples must not be measured.
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1.3.2

Preparing the Sample

Warning! Harmful and toxic substances!
During the preparation of samples, e.g. during the grinding process, toxic vapors
and toxic clouds of dusts may be generated, depending on the sample material.
When disposing of these dusts, compliance with legal regulations and fire
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prevention instructions is mandatory.
The operating company of the spectrometer shall be responsible for
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compliance with the limit values of the maximum permissible pollutant
concentrations in the breathing air.
During the preparation, compliance with the safety instructions provided by
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the manufacturer of the sample preparation machine is mandatory. Personal
protective equipment must be worn.
When preparing samples that could potentially release toxic substances,
wearing protective goggles and the use of appropriate respiratory protection
equipment is mandatory.
SPECTROMAXx — Safety instructions — 20.07.2021
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