LaMotte 1200 Colorimeter - Manual (Page 4)

GENERAL INFORMATION
PACKAGING & DELIVERY
Experienced packaging personnel at LaMotte Company assure adequate
protection against normal hazards encountered in transportation of shipments.
After the product leaves the manufacturer, all responsibility for safe delivery is
assured by the transportation company. Damage claims must be filed immediately
with the transportation company to receive compensation for damaged goods.
Should it be necessary to return the instrument for repair or servicing, pack the
instrument carefully in a suitable container with adequate packing material. A
return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company by
calling 1-800-344-3100 or faxing 1-410-778-6394. Attach a letter with the
authorization number to the shipping carton which describes the reason for the
return. This information will enable the service department to make the required
repairs more efficiently.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Read the instruction manual before attempting to set up or operate this
instrument. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the
instrument.
The 1200 Colorimeter should not be stored or used in a
wet or corrosive environment. Care should be taken to
prevent water from wet colorimeter tubes from entering
the colorimeter light chamber.
NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN THE COLORIMETER.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read labels on all reagent containers. Some labels include precautionary notices
and first aid information. Certain reagents are considered hazardous and are
designated with a * in the instruction manual. To view or print a Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents see MSDS CD or our web site. To obtain a
printed copy, contact us by e-mail, phone or FAX. Additional information for all
LaMotte reagents is available in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the
US Virgin Islands from Chem-Tel by calling 1-800-255-3924. For other areas,
call 813-248-0585 collect to contact Chem-Tel’s International access number.
Each reagent can be identified by the four digit number listed on the upper left
corner of thereagent label, in the contents list and in the test procedures.
LIMITS OF LIABILITY
Under no circumstances shall LaMotte Company be liable for loss of life,
property, profits, or other damages incurred through the use or misuse of their
products.
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