228-90250
LC-2010A
HT
/ LC-2010C
HT
FOR SHIMADZU HIGH PERFORMANCE
LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHInstallation Manual
Read the instruction manual thoroughly before use the product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Jan. 2005
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Introduction
Introduction
Read this Documentation Before using the Instrument
Congratulations on your purchase of the LC-2010 High Performance Liquid Chromatograph. This documentation describes the installation, operation, hardware validation, precautions for use, and details on the accessories and options. Read the manuals thoroughly before operating the instrument. Operate the instrument in accordance with the instructions contained therein. Keep these manuals for future reference.
Important
•Do not operate this instrument before fully understanding the contents of this documentation.•Provide this documentation to the next user in the event that the instrument is borrowed or sold.•If this documentation or the warning labels on the instrument become lost or damaged, promptly obtain replacements from your Shimadzu representative.•To ensure safe operation, read the Safety Instructions before operating the instrument. Safety of operation may be compromised if procedures in this manual are not followed.
Copyright
•Copyright
Shimadzu Corporation 2000-2005. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or part without written permission from Shimadzu Corporation. Since Shimadzu products are frequently upgraded and improved, information in this publication is subject to change without notice. We appreciate notification of any errors or omissions.
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LC-2010
Warranty and Post-sales Service
Warranty
1.
Validity
Please consult your Shimadzu representative for information about the extent of the warranty.
2.
Term
The manufacturer will provide free replacement parts for, or repair free of charge, any instrument that fails during the warranty period, if the cause can be attributed to a defect in manufacturing.
3.
Items Not Covered by the Warranty
The warranty does not cover malfunctions that result from:
a)
misuse;
b)
repairs or modifications made by any company other than the manufacturer or an approved company;
c)
external factors;
d)
operation under severe conditions, such as environments with high temperature, high humidity, corrosive gas, vibration, etc.;
e)
fire, earthquake or other forces of nature;
f)
moving or transporting the unit after its initial installation;
g)
the consumption of items or parts that can be regarded as consumable. For example, the service life of an LCD display panel depends on actual operating conditions.If any problems occur with this instrument, inspect it and take appropriate corrective action as described in the Section 4 "Error Messages"
p. MAINT - 170. If the problem persists, or symptoms not covered in the Troubleshooting section occur, contact your Shimadzu representative.
Replacement Parts Availability
Replacement parts for this instrument will be available for a period of ten (10) years after the discontinuation of the product. Thereafter, such parts may cease to be available. Note, however, that the availability of parts not manufactured by Shimadzu shall be determined by the relevant manufacturers.
Hardware Validation
The instrument and the systems should be checked periodically to ensure that they function normally, or the analytical data may not be reliable. To this end, it is necessary to carry out periodic hardware validations. Maintain the records of such validations. Before shipment from the factory, this instrument was rigorously inspected. The results are summarized in the Inspection Result Certificate accompanying the instrument. Detailed information on the hardware validation can be found in Section 3 "Hardware Validation"
Service Contract
A service contract is available, where a qualified Shimadzu-approved service person performs periodic inspection of the components and the system, and provides reports of the results. Details of the service contract can be obtained from your Shimadzu representative.