LaMotte 2020, Instruction Manual

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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 2020 Turbidimeter should not be stored or used in a
wet or corrosive environment. Care should be taken to
prevent water from wet turbidity tubes from entering the
turbidimeter light chamber.
NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN THE TURBIDIMETER.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the label on all reagent containers. Some labels 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 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 POISONDEX, a computerized poison control
information system available to all local poison control centers.
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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