Hoefer SP-2001 Vision Life Spectrophotometer - Manual (Page 4)

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ESSENTIAL SAFETY NOTES
There are a number of warning labels and symbols on your instrument. These are there to inform you where
potential danger exists or particular caution is required. Before commencing installation, please take time to
familiarise yourself with these symbols and their meaning.
Caution (refer to accompanying documents).
Background color yellow, symbol and outline black.
Unpacking, Positioning and Installation
• Check the contents of the pack against the packing list. If any shortages are discovered, inform your supplier
immediately.
• Inspect the instrument for any signs of damage caused in transit. If any damage is discovered, inform your
supplier immediately.
• Ensure your proposed installation site conforms to the environmental conditions for safe operation:
Indoor use only.
Temperature range 5°C to 35°C. Note that if you use the instrument in a room subjected to extremes of
temperature change during the day, it may be necessary to recalibrate (by switching off and then on again)
once thermal equilibrium has been established (2-3 hours).
Maximum relative humidity of 80% up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C
• The instrument must be placed on a stable, level bench or table that can take its weight (< 4.5 kg) so that air
can circulate freely around the instrument.
• This equipment must be connected to the power supply with the power cord supplied. It can be used on 90 –
240 V, 50-60 Hz supplies.
• If the instrument has just been unpacked or has been stored in a cold environment, it should be allowed to
come to thermal equilibrium for 2-3 hours in the laboratory before switching. This will prevent calibration failure
as a result of internal condensation.
• Switch on the instrument via the keypad ( ) after it has been plugged in. The instrument will perform a
series of self-diagnostic checks.
• Please read through this user manual prior to use.
• Please contact your original supplier in the first instance if you experience technical or sample handling
difficulties.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified or in environmental conditions not appropriate for safe
operation, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired and instrument warranty withdrawn.