Hitachi L-2200 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OPTIONAL SYRINGE
FOR
MODEL L-2200/2200U AUTOSAMPLER
Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
12th Edition, August 2009
Copyright C Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation 2003. 1st Edition, 2003
All rights reserved. Printed in Japan. Part No. 890-9203-11 TK-Y (SY-HMS)

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 Corporation with all rights reserved.
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
Thank you very much for purchasing the optional syringe to be
used on Hitachi Model L-2200/2200U autosampler.
This optional syringe is specifically designed for the L-2200/
2200U autosampler. It provides a wide range of sample
injection from 50 µL to 4500 µL.
Note that physiologically or biologically active samples are not
applicable to this syringe because of possible infection with
bacteria or viruses.
This product is intended for use by persons having a basic
knowledge of chemical analysis, and is designed for general
analytical purposes only. Remember 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.
Carefully read this instruction manual before attempting
operation. For proper use of this product, please acquaint
yourself with it.
After reading this manual, keep it in a safe place nearby so it can
be referred to whenever needed.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The operating procedures and maintenance/checkup instructions
for the L-2200/2200U autosampler optional syringe are
described in this manual.
First of all, read “IMPORTANT” at the beginning of this
manual and “SAFETY SUMMARY” contained in the L-2200/
2200U Autosampler Instruction Manual.
For proper use of the optional syringe, read through the L-2200/
2200U Autosampler Instruction Manual also.
If installation of this product is not yet completed, refer to
Section 2.

IMPORTANT - 1
IMPORTANT
WARRANTY ON PRODUCT
The Model L-2200/2200U Autosampler Optional Syringe 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. Note that this
warranty does not apply to the instrument after it is
discarded, or if modified by the user or resold without
permission from the manufacturer, consumable parts, and
any failure of lifetime-expired parts.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage to
data or application software due to any possible fault or
failure of this product.
(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.

IMPORTANT - 2
(b) Failure due to power supply voltage/frequency other
than specified by the manufacturer or due to
abnormality in power supply.
(c) Corrosion or deterioration of the tubing due to
impurities contained in gas, 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 hardware, software or spare parts
other than specified by the manufacturer.
(f) Failure due to improper handling not described in the
instruction manual or repair not approved by the
manufacturer.
(g) Failure due to maintenance or repair by a service
agent not approved or authorized by the manufacturer.
(h) Failure due to relocation or transport not approved by
the manufacturer after initial installation.
(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, war (declared or undeclared), radioactive
pollution, contamination with harmful substance, etc.
(k) Failure of the hardware, or damage to the system
software, application software, data or hard disk 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.

IMPORTANT - 4
INSTALLATION, RELOCATION AND AFTER-SALE TECHNICAL SERVICE
(1) Installation and Relocation
(a) It is not allowed for the user to perform installation at
the time of delivery of the instrument.
For ensuring safety and high accuracy of the
instrument, installation shall be carried out by or under
supervision of qualified service personnel of the
manufacturer or its authorized service agent.
(b) Before installation of the instrument, the customer is
requested to make necessary preparation referring to
this manual.
(c) If relocation of the instrument becomes necessary
after initial installation (delivery), please notify your
local Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation sales
representative or service office of Hitachi High-
Technologies Corporation sales representative.
(2) After-sale Technical Service
(a) For details of after-sale technical service, contact your
local Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation sales
representative or service office of Hitachi High-
Technologies Corporation sales representative.
(b) For service after the warranty period, consult your local
Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation sales
representative or service office of Hitachi High-
Technologies Corporation sales representative with
regard to a maintenance and inspection service
contract.

IMPORTANT - 5
TECHNICAL SEMINARS AND TRAINING FOR CUSTOMERS
For the customers to acquire in-depth understanding of the
analytical instruments, technical seminars and customer training
courses are available at the manufacturer or your site.
For further information, contact your local Hitachi High-
Technologies Corporation sales representative.
(The technical seminars and customer training courses are
available on a chargeable basis.)
DISPOSAL OF INSTRUMENT
Although at present this instrument does not use harmful
materials that would directly cause environmental disruption, the
environmental protection laws and regulations may be revised or
amended. When disposing of this instrument, be sure to check
the latest issues of the relevant laws and regulations or consult
your local Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation sales
representative.
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)

IMPORTANT - 6
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Handling of Chemicals and Samples
(1) The user is responsible for following relevant legal
standards and regulations in the handling, storage and
discarding of chemicals and samples used in analytical
operations of the instrument.
(2) Reagents, standard solutions and accuracy-control
samples shall be handled, stored and discarded as
instructed by the respective suppliers.
(3) Physiologically or biologically active samples are not
applicable to this syringe because of possible infection with
bacteria or viruses.