About This Manual - Hitachi U-5100 Instruction Manual

PREFACE

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

We thank you for purchasing the Model U-5100 Ratio Beam
Spectrophotometer.
This instrument is designed for measuring the absorbance and
transmittance of a sample.
Note that samples that may have been infected with bacteria or
viruses are not applicable to the instrument
This instrument is intended for use by persons having a
basic knowledge of chemical analysis procedures.
Keep in mind that improper use of analytical instruments,
chemicals or samples would result not only in wrong
analytical data but also in consequences adverse to safety.
Note that it is allowed only for persons having a basic
knowledge of chemical analysis procedures to use this
instrument.
Please read this instrument manual carefully before attempting
operation and acquaint yourself with this instrument for its
correct use.
This instruction manual has been prepared for the user of Model
U-5100 Ratio Beam Spectrophotometer. The operating
procedures and maintenance/inspection instructions for the
instrument are contained in this manual.
First of all, be sure to read "IMPORTANT" and "SAFETY
SUMMARY" at the beginning of this manual.
The contents of "IMPORTANT" and "SAFETY SUMMARY"
described hereafter apply to the accessories of this instrument
also.