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Safety pHotoFlex / pHotoFlex Turb
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2.1 Authorized use
This meter is authorized exclusively for carrying out the following mea-
surements in the field and laboratory:
z
Analysis of substances in water and aqueous solutions
using round cells
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Concentration measurement
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Absorbance and transmission measurement
z
Measurement of pH value and ORP
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Turbidity measurement (pHotoFlex Turb only).
The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 T
ECHNICAL DATA
must
be observed. Only the operation and running of the meter according to
the instructions given in this operating manual is authorized. Any other
use is considered to be unauthorized.
2.2 General safety instructions
This instrument is built and inspected according to the relevant guide-
lines and norms for electronic measuring instruments (see chapter
7 T
ECHNICAL DATA
).
It left the factory in a safe and secure technical condition.
Opening the photometer or adjustment, maintenance and repair work
must only be performed by specialist personnel authorized by the man-
ufacturer.
The only exceptions to this are the activities described in chapter
5 M
AINTENANCE
,
CLEANING
,
DISPOSAL
. Non-compliance results in the
loss of warranty claims.
Follow the points listed below when operating the photometer:
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Follow the local safety and accident prevention regulations
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Observe the enclosed instructions of reagents and accessories
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Observe the regulations when dealing with dangerous substances
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Follow the operating instructions at the workplace
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Use only original spare parts.
Function and operating
safety
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the meter can only be
guaranteed if the generally applicable safety measures and the specific
safety instructions in this operating manual are followed during opera-
tion.