LaMotte SMART 2 Electronic Soil Lab - Manual (Page 5)

GENERAL INFORMATION
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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 its 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
instrument carefully in suitable container with adequate packing material. A
return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company by
calling 1-800-344-3100. Attach a letter with the authorization number to the
shipping carton which describes the kind of trouble experienced. This valuable
information will enable the service department to make the required repairs
more efficiently.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Before attempting to set up or operate this instrument it is important to read
the instruction manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
damage to the equipment.
The SMART 2 Colorimeter should not be stored or used in a wet or corrosive
environment. Care should be taken to prevent water or reagent chemicals from
wet colorimeter tubes from entering the colorimeter chamber.
NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN COLORIMETER.
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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 the reagent label, in the
contents list and in the test procedures.
Keep equipment and reagent chemicals out of the reach of young children.
Protect Yourself and Equipment: Use Proper Analytical Techniques
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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 its
products.
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