palintest Photometer 7100 Manual

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1PalintestINSTRUMENTS_______________________________________________________________________________________PHOTOMETER 7100Your Palintest direct-reading photometer is designed to give long andtrouble-free operation. To ensure you get the best out of this photometer,please read these instructions carefully and follow the proceduresrecommended.The photometer is suitable for use in both the plant room and the laboratory,or for portable use at the waterside. It is sturdy and robust but should alwaysbe regarded as a scientific instrument. Treat it in the same way that youwould a watch or a camera. It is designed to resist moisture and spills butcareless use will almost certainly result in damage or reduce the life of theinstrument.Here are 10 hints on keeping the photometer clean, free from contaminationand in good working order :-1 Prepare your workplace before use. Make sure that you have enoughspace to work with the photometer and with the reagent systems.2 Do not pour out samples or prepare the tests directly over the instrument.Remember to cap the tube before reading in the instrument.3 Always cap the test tubes after preparing the blank and test sample.4 Wipe test tubes on a clean tissue to remove drips or condensation beforeplacing in the photometer.5 Do not leave tubes standing in the photometer test chamber. Removethe tubes immediately after each test.6 Immediately wipe up any drips or spillages onto the instrument or into thetest chamber with a clean tissue.7 Keep the instrument clean. Clean the test chamber regularly using amoistened tissue or cotton bud.8 Keep the instrument away from all chemicals and cleaning materials. Donot place the instrument on top of chemical drums or barrels.9 Keep the instrument in a clean, dry place when it is not in use. Keep it ona clean, dry bench away from chemicals, place it in a storage cupboardor keep it in a carrying case.10 Keep the carrying case (where supplied) in a clean, dry condition. Makesure that any solutions which have spilled or drained into the carrying caseare dried up before the case is closed up and the instrument is put away.®INST.7100.CVersion 3-01/09