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1 Safety
This quick guide contains basic instructions that you must follow
during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the
spectrophotometer. Consequently, all responsible personnel must
read this operating manual carefully before working with the
meter. Keep this operating manual in the vicinity of the meter.
Safety instructions
Safety instructions in this operating manual are indicated by
the warning symbol (triangle) in the left margin. The signal word
(such as “CAUTION") indicates the danger level. The following
warning symbols are used:
Symbols Description
WARNING
Hazardous area (general). The xenon lamp (UV / VIS) emits radiation in the ultraviolet region,
which may cause damage to the eyes. Never look directly in the radiation of this light source
without wearing proper eye protection. Protect your skin from the direct exposure to UV light.
WARNING
Dangerous electrical voltage.
WARNING
WARNING
Signiesinstructionsthatmustbefollowedpreciselyinordertopreventseriousdangersto
personnel.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Signiesinstructionsthatmustbefollowedpreciselyinordertoavoidminorinjuriestopersonnel
or damage to the instrument or the environment.
CAUTION
CAUTION
This is a cautionary notice with a warning symbol drawing your attention to the risk of (limited)
harm to personnel.
NOTE
NOTE
Signiesanoticedrawingyourattentiontospecialcharacteristics.
REFERENCE
Used to indicate references to other documents.
1.1 Intended use
The intended use of the spectrophotometer consists exclusively
of the carrying out of photometric measurements according to
thisoperatingmanual.Observethetechnicalspecicationsof
the cells in the operating manual. Any other use is considered
to be unauthorized. The spectrophotometer was developed for
performing water analyses in the laboratory.
Pleasepayattentiontotheseparatesafetyinstructionsleaet(partofdeliveryscope)andreaditcarefully.