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Essential Safety Notes
There are a number of warning labels and symbols on your instrument. These are there to inform you where potential
danger exists or particular caution is required. Before commencing installation, please take time to familiarize yourself
with these symbols and their meaning.
Caution (refer to accompanying documents).
Unpacking, Positioning and Installation
Check the contents of the package against the packing list. If any shortages are discovered, inform your supplier
immediately.
Inspect the instrument for any signs of damage caused in transit. If any damage is discovered, inform your supplier
immediately.
Ensure your proposed installation site conforms to the environmental conditions for safe operation:
Indoor use only.
Temperature range 5°C to 35°C. Note that if you use the instrument in a room subjected to extremes of
temperature change during the day, it may be necessary to recalibrate (by switching off and then on again).
Maximum relative humidity of 80% up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C.
The instrument must be placed on a stable, level bench or table that can take its weight (1.55 kg) to allow air to
circulate freely around the instrument.
This equipment must be connected to the power supply with the power cord supplied. It can be used on 90 – 240 V~,
50-60 Hz supplies.
If the instrument has just been unpacked or has been stored in a cold environment, it should be allowed to come to
thermal equilibrium for 2-3 hours in the laboratory before turning the instrument on. This will prevent calibration failure
as a result of internal condensation.
Switch on the instrument via the keypad (
) after it has been plugged in. The instrument will perform a series of
self-diagnostic checks.
Please read through this user manual prior to use.
Please contact your original supplier in the first instance if you experience technical or sample handling difficulties.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified or in environmental conditions not appropriate for safe operation, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired and instrument warranty withdrawn.
