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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 its 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 instrument carefully in suitable container with adequate packing
material. A return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte
Company by calling 1-800-344-3100. Attach a letter with the
authorization number to the shipping carton which describes the kind of
trouble experienced. This valuable information will enable the service
department to make the required repairs more efficiently.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Before attempting to set up or operate this instrument it is important to
read the instruction manual. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or damage to the equipment.
The SMART Colorimeter should not be stored or used in a wet or
corrosive environment. Care should be taken to prevent water or reagent
chemicals from wet colorimeter tubes from entering the colorimeter
chamber.
NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN COLORIMETER.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the labels on all LaMotte reagent containers prior to use. Some
containers 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 the 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 from 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 a computerized
poison control information system available to all local poison control
centers.
SMART COLORIMETER
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