ORBECO 942-095, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Series 942 The Mini Analyst Instruction Manual 942 095 Hardness Total Low Range...

Page 2: ...sing the required reagents by reading the MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets Failure could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the instrument MSDS www orbeco com CAUTION The accuracy o...

Page 3: ...General Operating Instructions 10 4 0 Important Reagent Safety and Disposal Precautions 13 4 1 Reagent Handling and Disposal 13 4 2 In Case of Emergency 13 4 3 Explanation of Safety Codes 14 4 4 First...

Page 4: ...ut 2 line 16 character alphanumeric LCD Zero Set Automatic by microprocessor Standardization Set Automatic by microprocessor Housing Rugged corrosion and water resistant ABS plastic Faceplate Keypad S...

Page 5: ...d expenses The test procedures in Section 7 are given in step by step easy to follow form with special instructions for your safety and convenience No user adjustments are ever needed LED Narrow Band...

Page 6: ...er Always replace all 3 batteries at the same time and do not use a mixture of different brands Automatic Power off To conserve battery life the Model 942 shuts itself off automatically 15 minutes aft...

Page 7: ...event finger marks on the sides of the tubes The containers used to obtain samples and labware used with the instrument should be clean both inside and out To avoid inaccurate results always wash and...

Page 8: ...this requirement and can be inserted without any special orientation Reagent Tablets Instructions are given whether the tablet is simply allowed to dissolve or if it should be crushed with the crusher...

Page 9: ...ly the result by the dilution factor 3 For an approximate ranging test measure 5mL or smaller volume into a sample tube and dilute to the 10mL line with distilled or deionized water Perform the test a...

Page 10: ...afety Data Sheets are provided for all hazardous items Request copies of any you require Protect Model 942 From Temperature Extremes Humidity and Corrosive Gases Do not leave the unit in a vehicle boa...

Page 11: ...Analyst instruments The sequence of steps covers how to activate the instrument and how to go through its automatic steps to guide you in completing each test After you press the On Off switch the in...

Page 12: ...ns and Instructions A If display prompts DILUTE RETEST REMOVE SAMPLE Sample is beyond normal range see paragraph 2 3 of section 2 to dilute and then retest again starting with Step 2 above B If displa...

Page 13: ...instrument will prompt INSERT SAMPLE TUBE meaning the NEXT Sample Tube Insert your next Sample Tube The instrument will now allow you to insert as many Sample Tubes as you wish without having to first...

Page 14: ...nd or the corresponding Safety Codes comments given below 1 While most of our 68 Mini Analysts use safe reagent tablets it is unavoidable that a few tests use reagents that can be potentially hazardou...

Page 15: ...skin or eyes copiously flush with water for 15 minutes and if necessary call a physician Clean up and properly dispose of spills immediately Wash hands thoroughly after use 9 Do not store reagents nea...

Page 16: ...plenty of milk or water immediately Induce vomiting If unconscious or convulsing seek immediate medical attention INHALED Remove exposed person to fresh air at once If difficulty breathing occurs sta...

Page 17: ...pills should be flushed with plenty of water mopped up and neutralized with 6 Molar Hydrochloric Acid before flushing down the drain with plenty of water Code 3 Chloroform Do NOT flush down drain Stor...

Page 18: ...everal tests by inserting the blank and continuing as before BATTERIES LOW will continue to appear at the end of each subsequent test until either fresh batteries are installed or the batteries contin...

Page 19: ...mark Are they positioned all the way down in the tube well D Is the reagent fresh or still valid If questionable retest with fresh reagent E Reviewed any notes in the directions about possible interf...

Page 20: ...ccident or defects resulting from repairs alterations or installation made by any person or company not authorized by the manufacturer The manufacturer assumes no liability for consequential damage of...

Page 21: ...er R 3684 If sample is turbid use an analytical quantitative filter paper to filter Samples can be stored if adjusted to pH 2 or less with Nitric Acid Pre Treatment of Sample Tubes This test will dete...

Page 22: ...t necessarily indicate that hardness is present in this form Notes Note 1 If display reads Dilute and Retest dilute a fresh sample with distilled or deionized water retest and multiply reading by the...

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