Chemical Safety; Environment; Warranty Statement - Thermo Scientific HM340E Operation Manual

Chemical Safety

The introduction of chemicals creates potential hazards. Thermo Fisher Scientific has adopted the following
position with regard to the subject of volatile chemicals used in laboratories:
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Customers using non-specified chemicals in the instrument, do so at their own risk.
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All chemicals recommended by Thermo Fisher Scientific have auto-ignition
temperatures considerably above any surface temperatures that can be reached
during a single fault failure on the instrument.
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The instrument contains no source of ignition in any areas of the instrument where
chemicals are stored, or likely to leak into, in a single fault condition.
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The operator is fully aware of the contents of the specification documents detailing
the properties of the chemicals they are using.
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The operator has carried out any legally required assessment of chemicals used and
is using Good Laboratory Practice.

Environment

This instrument complies with the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol:
Thermo Fisher Scientific on behalf of Thermo Shandon Limited has contracts with one or more recycling /
disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this product and packaging should be disposed of or recycled
through them. For further information contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific service representative.

Warranty Statement

Thermo Shandon Limited as Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is proud of their quality, reliability and of our
after-sales service. We continuously strive to improve our service to our customers.
Please ask your distributor or Thermo Fisher Scientific representative about service contracts which can help
maintain your instrument in an optimal operating condition.
Warranty provisions necessarily vary to comply with differences in national and regional legislation. Specific
details can be found in the delivery documentation or from your dealer or representative.
Please note that your warranty may be invalidated if:
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This instrument is modified in any way, or not used as intended by Thermo Shandon Limited.
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Accessories and reagents which have not been approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific are used.
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The instrument is not operated or maintained in accordance with instructions.
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