NanoPhotometer
®
NP80/N60/N50/C40
User Guide Version 3.1
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ETTING
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TARTED
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PECTROPHOTOMETER
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NSTALLATION
Note:
Translations of the Safety Information and Unpacking and Positioning are available in Appendix
1 (Czech), Appendix 2 (Dutch), Appendix 3 (French), Appendix 4 (German), Appendix 5 (Italian),
Appendix 6 (Polish), Appendix 7 (Spanish), Appendix 8 (Swedish) and Appendix 9 (Portuguese)
S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
Before commencing installation, please take time to familiarize yourself with warning labels and
symbols on your instrument and their meaning. These are to inform you where potential danger exists
or particular caution is required. Improper use may cause personal injuries or damage to the
instrument. The instrument must only be operated by appropriately trained and experienced
personnel. Please read the complete user manual prior to use.
direct current
Do not open the instrument as this can expose the operator to electrical power, UV light, and delicate
fiber optics or damage the instrument.
If the submicroliter cell is used with the NanoPhotometer
®
C40 make sure that the lid is placed on the
measurement head prior to the measurement.
WARNING
: UV exposure when measuring without lid.
Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your NanoPhotometer
®
.
Use only the delivered and specified power supply/charger.
Do not expose the NanoPhotometer
®
to strong magnetic, electrical fields, water, chemicals or any
type of liquid as heavy rain or moisture.
Do not put the instrument into fire, as it may swell or explode (battery). Do not store at or use near
any type of heat source, especially temperatures above 60°C or in an explosive atmosphere.
Do not leave your NanoPhotometer
®
on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent discomfort
or injury from heat exposure.
Do not place objects on top of the NanoPhotometer
®
.
The NanoPhotometer
®
with battery pack (mobile version) has to be switched off during transportation.
The on/off button has to be protected during transportation from turning on itself caused by shock or
vibration.
Biological samples may contain or have the potential to transmit infectious diseases. Be aware of the
health hazard presented by such samples and wear appropriate protective equipment. Handle such
samples with the greatest of care and according to applicable regulatory and organization
requirements before working with such potential infectious materials.
Note
: Do not spill any biological samples on instrument components. If spill occurs, disinfect the