Hitachi U-2910 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2J1-9006-009 Ver.10 October. 2020

Double Beam Spectrophotometer

MODEL U-2910 UV-VIS

SPECTROPHOTOMETER

(MAINTENANCE)

This product is intended for research use only. It is not to be used for

reporting patient diagnostic or therapeutic results.

Before using the instrument, read the safety

instructions and precautions carefully.

Be sure to observe the safety instructions in this

manual and the WARNING/CAUTION labels on the

instrument.

Keep this manual in a safe place nearby so it can

be referred to whenever needed.

NOTICE:

1. The Information contained in this document is subject to change

without notice for improvement.

2. This manual is copyrighted by Hitachi High-Tech Science

No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or

disclosed to a third party in any form or by any means without the

express written permission of Hitachi High-Tech Science

Corporation.

3. Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation assumes no liability for any

direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from use not

described in this manual.

Utmost care must be exercised when using the instrument.

4. This document does not provide any warranty or permission for

industrial properties or any rights to grant license lawfully and

without infringement.

1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

PREFACE - 1

PREFACE

We thank you for purchasing the Hitachi Model U-2910 Double

beam UV/VIS spectrophotometer.

This instrument is intended for photometric analysis and should not

be used for other purposes.

Note that samples that may have been infected with bacteria or

viruses are not applicable to this instrument.

This instrument is intended for use by persons having a basic

knowledge of chemical analysis procedures.

Keep in mind that improper use of analytical instruments,

chemicals or samples would result not only in wrong

analytical data but also in consequences adverse to safety.

Note that it is allowed only for persons having a basic

knowledge of chemical analysis procedures to use this

instrument.

Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use to ensure

correct use of the instrument.

Be sure to read instruction manual also to ensure correct use of the

instrument.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is prepared for users of Model U-2910 Double beam

UV/VIS Spectrophotometer. This manual describes the operating

instructions and maintenance/checkpoints.

At first read “IMPORTANT” (IMPORTANT –1 to 8) and

“SAFETY SUMMARY” (SAFETY –1 to 12).

Also read Instruction manual of UV/VIS spectrophotometer

(both operation manual and maintenance manual).

The cautionary instructions concerning safety are also contained in

the maintenance edition of the instruction manual. Be sure to

read them before attempting use.

If installation of this accessory is not finished read chapter one.

Contents of “IMPORTANT” and “SAFETY SUMMARY” is applied

to parts supplied with this accessory.

IMPORTANT - 1

IMPORTANT

Information for Users on WEEE (only for EU Countries)

This symbol is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE).

This symbol on the product indicates the requirement NOT to

dispose of the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use

the return and collection systems available.

Information on Disposal for Users

1. In the European Union

If you need to discard this product or discard user serviceable

parts:

Please contact your local sales representative or distributor who

will inform you of the recycle of the product.

You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and

recycling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local

authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Instruction Manual for U-2910

Cautions

The following is a statement of notice about EMC for Korea.

A급기기 (업무용 방송통신기자재)

이 기기는 업무용 (A급) 전자파적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는

이 점을 주의하시기 바라며,

가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. (O)

IMPORTANT - 2

Warranty on Product

This product, inclusive of its accessories, is warranted to be free

from defects in material or workmanship under normal use within

the product specifications indicated in this manual and under

conditions given below.

This warranty is void if the instrument is not used according to

the instruction manual.

(1) Scope of Warranty

Any parts that prove to be defective in design or

workmanship during the warranty period will be repaired,

adjusted or replaced without charge. A substitute part may

be used for repair, or replacement with an equivalent

product may be made instead of repair. Such system

components as a personal computer and printer to be

updated frequently for improvement may not be available in

original versions at the time of replacement.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage to

data or application software due to any possible fault or

failure of this instrument.

(2) Warranty Period

One year from the date of initial installation

(In case a separate warranty document has been issued,

the warranty period indicated in it takes precedence over

the above period)

Consumables such as WI and D2lamps are excluded from

warranty.

IMPORTANT - 3

(3) Limitations and Exclusions on Warranty

Note that the following cases are excluded from the scope

of this warranty, i.e., these cases are beyond the coverage

of free-of-charge repair even during the warranty period

indicated above.

(a) Failure due to operation at a place not meeting the

installation requirements specified by the

manufacturer.

(b) Failure due to power supply voltage/frequency other

than specified by the manufacturer or due to

abnormality in power supply.

impurities contained in gas, compressed air or

cooling water supplied by the user.

(d) Corrosion of the electric circuits or deterioration of

the optical elements due to highly corrosive

atmospheric gas.

(e) Failure due to use of software, hardware or spare

parts not supplied by the manufacturer.

(f) Failure due to use not described in the manual or

improper repair not approved by the manufacturer.

(g) Failure due to maintenance or repair by other than

service personnel qualified by the manufacturer.

(h) Failure due to relocation or transport conducted not

under the supervision of the manufacturer after the

initial installation of the instrument.

(i) Failure due to disassembly, modification or relocation

not approved by the manufacturer.

(j) Failure due to acts of God, including fire, earthquake,

storm, flood, lightning, social disturbance, riot, crime,

insurrection, terrorism, war (declared or undeclared),

radioactive pollution, contamination with harmful

substances, etc.

IMPORTANT - 4

(k) Failure of the hardware, or damage to the system

software, application software or data due to

computer virus infection.

(l) After disposal of this instrument, after its resale

without prior approval from the manufacturer,

consumable parts, and failure of any part that have

reached the end of its service life.

(m) Failure due to a life-limited part that has exceeded

the end of its useful lifetime.

(4) Disclaimer of Warranty

THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTIES,

EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS

PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION

THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY,

MERCHANTABILITY, FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

OR USE, OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY

PATENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER

BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR

LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY

DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY

PRODUCT.

NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE

GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS DEALERS,

DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL

CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE

THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

IMPORTANT - 5

Service Life of This Instrument

This instrument has a useful service life of seven years after the

date of its initial use (installation), which is estimated under the

condition that periodic maintenance, checkup, replacement of

life-limited parts, and repair of worn parts are carried out as

specified in the present instruction manual.

(In use of the instrument under standard operating conditions

(8 h/day, 20 days/month))

For using the instrument beyond the useful service life, it shall be

checked for safety by Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation

sales representative or service office of Hitachi High-Tech

Science Corporation sales representative. (This safety check

will be available on a chargeable basis.)

If use of the instrument is continued without receiving the safety

check, the instrument might become faulty and cause a danger.

Note that replacement may be recommended as a result of the

safety check.

Installation, Relocation and After-sale Technical Service

(1) Installation and Relocation

(a) Installation at delivery shall not be carried out by the

user. It shall be carried out by our sales

representative or the engineers who have been

trained and qualified for this purpose by us in order to

use the instrument safely and accurately.

(b) Before installation, the user shall make preparations

for satisfying the installation requirements in

accordance with this instruction manual.

installation (delivery), please contact the dealer from

whom you purchased the instrument or our sales

representative.

(2) After-sales Service

(a) For after-sales service, contact our sales

representative or service office of our sales

representative.

IMPORTANT - 6

(b) For service after the warranty period, consult our

sales representative or service office of our sales

representative with regard to a maintenance and

inspection service contract. (Service will be available

on a chargeable basis.)

can be supplied within the useful service life of the

instrument (7 years). Even after the period of useful

service life, the parts and units can be supplied

(within 10 years after the date of initial use) so far as

they are obtainable. However, this measure will not

lead to an extension of the 7-year useful service life

which is assured by the manufacturer.

And, if a part or unit is unavailable due to the

discontinuance of its manufacture, a substitute part

or unit may be supplied, for which we request your

understanding.

(d) It may be impossible to supply the main unit

components other than the maintenance parts and

consumables due to the discontinuance of main-unit

manufacture, etc. If the instrument becomes faulty,

it might be irreparable due to lack of such

components. In this case, the user is requested to

stop operation and replace the instrument with a new

one.

Technical Seminars and Training Courses for Users

We offer technical seminars and training courses at either our or

user’s facilities to ensure proper and safe operation of the

analytical instrument to its full performance. For further

information, contact our sales representative. (Applicants will be

charged.)

IMPORTANT - 7

Other Precautions

Handling of Chemicals and Samples

(1) The user is responsible for following relevant legal

standards and regulations in handling, storage and

disposal of chemicals and samples used in analytical

operations with this instrument.

(2) Reagents, standard solutions and accuracy-control

samples shall be handled, stored and discarded as

instructed by the respective suppliers.

(3) Samples that may have been infected with bacteria or

viruses are not applicable to this instrument.

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