LaMotte SMART Spectro Spectrophotometer - 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 Spectro should not be stored or used in a wet or corrosive
environment. Care should be taken to prevent water or reagent chemicals from
wet spectrophotometer tubes from entering the SMART Spectro chamber.
NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN SPECTROPHOTOMETER.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the labels on all LaMotte reagent containers prior to use. Some containers
include precautionary notices and first aid information. Certain reagents are
considered hazardous substances and are designated with a * in the instruction
manual. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are supplied for these reagents.
Read the accompanying MSDS before using these reagents. Additional
emergency information for all LaMotte reagents is available 24 hours a day from
the Poison Control Center listed in the front of the phone book. Be prepared to
supply the name and four-digit LaMotte code number found on the container
label or at the top of the MSDS. LaMotte reagents are registered with a
computerized poison control information system available to all local poison
control centers.
Keep equipment and reagent chemicals out of the reach of young children.
Protect Yourself and Equipment: Use Proper Analytical Technique
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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 their
products.
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