Hitachi UH5300 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AUTO SIPPER

FOR

MODEL UH5300 SPECTROPHOTOMETER

Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation

24-14, Nishi-Shimbashi 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Be sure to read through and understand the following points

with regard to this manual.

1. Information contained in this document is subject to

change without notice for improvement.

2. This manual is copyrighted by Hitachi High-Technologies

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-Technologies Corporation.

3. Hitachi High-Technologies 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.

PREFACE

We thank you for purchasing the Auto Sipper for the Model UH5300

Spectrophotometer.

The Auto Sipper is an instrument that is used in combination with the

Model UH5300 Spectrophotometer to measure the absorbance etc.

of samples.

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.

Please read this instruction manual carefully before attempting

operation and acquaint yourself with this product for its correct use.

Be sure to read the Model UH5300 Spectrophotometer’s instruction

manual also to ensure correct use of this instrument.

ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This instruction manual has been prepared for users of the Auto

Sipper for the Model UH5300 Spectrophotometer. The operating

procedures and maintenance/inspection instructions for the

instrument are contained in this manual.

First of all, be sure to read “IMPORTANT” and “SAFETY

SUMMARY” at the beginning of this manual.

Also read the Model UH5300 Spectrophotometer’s instruction

manual (both maintenance manual and operation manual).

IMPORTANT - 1

IMPORTANT

Product Warranty

This product 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. Note that a substitute part may be used for

repair, or replacement with an equivalent product may be made

instead of repair.

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)

(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 use of power supply voltage/frequency other

than specified by the manufacturer or due to abnormality in

power supply.

contained in gas, compressed air or cooling water supplied

by the user.

IMPORTANT - 2

(d) Corrosion of the electric circuits or deterioration of the

optical elements due to highly corrosive atmospheric gas.

(e) Failure due to use of hardware, software or spare parts not

supplied by the manufacturer.

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

improper repair not approved by the manufacturer.

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

engineer qualified by the manufacture.

(h) Failure due to relocation or transport after initial installation.

(i) After 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.

(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.

IMPORTANT - 3

(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.

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 /month))

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

checked for safety by Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation sales

representative or service office of Hitachi High-Technologies

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.

IMPORTANT - 4

Installation/Relocation and After-sale Technical Service

(1) Installation and Relocation

(a) If you intend to install the instrument by yourself,

carefully read this instruction manual and the instruction

manual of the Model UH5300 Spectrophotometer

before doing so.

(b) Before installation, the user shall make preparations for

satisfying the installation requirements in accordance

with this instruction manual.

(delivery), please contact the dealer from whom you

purchased the instrument or our designated service

company.

(2) After-sales Service

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

or service office of our sales representative.

(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.

IMPORTANT - 5

(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 for Customers

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.)

Caution on Disposal of Instrument

Although at present the instrument does not use materials that would

directly cause environmental disruption, the environmental protection

laws and regulations may be revised or amended. When planning

to dispose of the instrument, therefore, be sure to check the latest

issues of the relevant laws and regulations or consult our sales

representative.

Other Precautions

Handling of Chemicals and Samples

(1) The user is responsible for following the 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 the instrument.)

SAFETY - 1

SAFETY SUMMARY

General Safety Guidelines

Before using the Auto Sipper for the Hitachi Model UH5300

Spectrophotometer, be sure to read the following safety instructions

carefully.

The hazard warnings which appear on the warning labels on the

product or in the manual have one of the following alert headings

consisting of an alert symbol and a signal word DANGER,

WARNING or CAUTION.

: Safety alert symbol used for calling attention to a

potential hazard which could cause personal

injury.

To avoid possible injury or death, observe all the

safety messages following this symbol.

DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

(This warning does not apply to this product.)

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, can result in death or serious

injury.

(This warning does not apply to this product.)

CAUTION : Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE : Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, can result in damage to property.

In addition, the following signal word is used to indicate instructions

for ensuring proper use of the product.

NOTE : Indicates an instruction for ensuring correct use of the

product and accurate analysis therewith.

SAFETY - 2

SAFETY SUMMARY

Common Safety Precautions

Prior to Use

Before using the instrument, be sure to read this instruction

manual carefully to attain a full understanding of its operations.

Keep the instruction manual handy nearby so it can be referred to

whenever needed.

Be sure to observe the procedures specified in the manual.

Be sure to understand and follow all the safety instructions given

in the manual.

Be sure to observe all the hazard warnings attached to the

instrument or provided in the manual. Failure to do so could result

in personal injury or damage to the instrument.

Be sure to follow all the methods of use instructed in the manual

for proper application of the product.

Absolutely avoid modifying the product, using non-specified parts,

or removing safety devices as it could be hazardous.

Do not perform any operation or action other than described in the

manual.

On occurrence of any trouble in the instrument, notify your nearest

Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation sales representative or

service office of Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation sales

representative.

When using chemicals for the instrument, be sure to provide

proper ventilation of the room. Inadequate ventilation could

endanger human health.

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