LaMotte WaterLink 3 Express Lab - 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
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 a suitable container with adequate packing material.
A return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company
by calling 1-800-344-3100, ext. 2 or emailing [email protected]. 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.
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 WaterLink ® 3 Express 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. Wipe colorimeter tubes with soft cloth before placing into
colorimeter chamber.
NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN COLORIMETER.
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) can be
found at www.lamotte.com. Read the 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 or by contacting the 24 hour emergency line for ChemTel 1-800-255-
3924 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico); locations outside the North American
Continent 813-248-0585 (call collect). Be prepared to supply the name and
four-digit LaMotte code number found on the container label or at the top
of the MSDS or in the contents list of the procedure. 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.
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