GENERAL INFORMATIONPACKAGING & DELIVERYExperienced packaging personnel at LaMotte Company assure adequateprotection against normal hazards encountered in transportation of shipments.After the product leaves the manufacturer, all responsibility for safe delivery isassured by the transportation company. Damage claims must be filed immediatelywith the transportation company to receive compensation for damaged goods.Should it be necessary to return the instrument for repair or servicing, pack theinstrument carefully in a suitable container with adequate packing material.A return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company bycalling 1-800-344-3100 or faxing 1-410-778-6394. Attach a letter with theauthorization number to the shipping carton which describes the reason for thereturn. This information will enable the service department to make the requiredrepairs more efficiently.GENERAL PRECAUTIONSRead the instruction manual before attempting to set up or operate thisinstrument. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to theinstrument.The 2020 Turbidimeter should not be stored or used in awet or corrosive environment. Care should be taken toprevent water from wet turbidity tubes from entering theturbidimeter light chamber.NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN THE TURBIDIMETER.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRead the label on all reagent containers. Some labels include precautionarynotices and first aid information. Certain reagents are considered hazardoussubstances and are designated with a * in the instruction manual. Material SafetyData Sheets (MSDS) are supplied for these reagents. Read accompanying MSDSbefore using these reagents. Additional emergency information for all LaMottereagents is available 24 hours a day from the Poison Control Center listed in thefront of the phone book. Be prepared to supply the name and four digit LaMottecode number found on the container label or at the top of the MSDS. LaMottereagents are registered with POISONDEX, a computerized poison controlinformation system available to all local poison control centers.LIMITS OF LIABILITYUnder no circumstances shall LaMotte Company be liable for loss of life,property, profits, or other damages incurred through the use or misuse of theirproducts.3