General information
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to
make changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
Revised editions are found on the manufacturer’s website.
Safety information
N O T I C E
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product including,
without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such damages to the full extent
permitted under applicable law. The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install
appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction.
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating this equipment. Pay
attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the
operator or damage to the equipment.
Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use or install this
equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.
Use of hazard information
D A N G E R
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
W A R N I N G
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
C A U T I O N
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.
N O T I C E
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument. Information that requires special
emphasis.
Safety precautions
The 3100 Oxygen Analyzer is powered with a lithium battery pack. To ensure the safe use of this
instrument, read and pay close attention to the safety related information that follows.
When using the analyzer (also includes storage):
W A R N I N G
Burn Hazard, Fire, Explosion.
• The temperature range over which the battery can be used, stored or discharged is -10 to 60°C. Use of the
battery outside of this temperature range may result in:
• Damage to the analyzer's battery, resulting in a potential fire hazard from a battery rupture and electrolyte
leakage, and
• Reduced battery life expectancy
• Immediately discontinue use of the instrument if, while using or charging the battery, the battery emits an
unusual smell, smoke or the enclosure feels unusually hot to the touch. Contact your Hach Lange Service
Center, if any of these problems are observed.
• In the event of a battery electrolyte leakage from the enclosure, avoid contact of the electrolyte with the eyes.
Do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated the battery fluid
could cause damage to the eye.
• Never place the analyzer and its batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers, or on induction
cookware.
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