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CG000471  |  Rev A

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c. 

Remove the Chromium iX Accessory Kit 

box and packaging material.

d. 

Carefully lift the Chromium X/iX instrument 

out of the box and place on bench top. 

Remove all transportation packaging 

materials and tape.

e. 

Within the Accessory Kit box, locate the 

universal power cord and plug adaptors. 

Attach the correct country adaptor to the 

universal adaptor.

f. 

Plug the Chromium X/iX into a properly 

grounded outlet of proper voltage.

DO NOT power on yet.

g. 

If using an Ethernet cable (not provided) 

to connect to the network, connect cable 

directly to the instrument.

Chromium X Series (X/iX)

Step 1: Installation

Before unboxing the instrument choose a 

location that:
•  Is not in direct sunlight.
•  Provides maximum bench space (front to back).
•  Allows access to the wall plug and to the 

detachable power cord at the rear. 

Ensure ground is reliably connected

 

before plugging the instrument’s power 

cord into the power source (receptacle). 

•  Includes a level sturdy laboratory bench that 

is not subject to movement or vibration.

•  Provides a minimum of 4” (10 cm) clearance 

around unit to allow free air circulation.

•  Provides a minimum of 6” (15 cm) directly in 

front of the instrument for unobstructed 

movement of the tray door.

Warning

: The tray door is capable of 

moving an object that is in its opening 

path. If an object is near the edge of the 

workspace, it could fall and create a hazard.

Heavy Load

: Instrument only 41.4 lb 

(18.8 kg); two-person lift. Instrument in 

package ~58 lb (26.3 kg); team lift.

Unbox

a. 

Open box according to box label “this side up.” 

Carefully cut or remove the tape on the top of the box 
and open the top flaps. Ensure that cut is not too deep 
as it may damage the Upgrade Kit box (present only if 
Chromium X upgrade was purchased).

b. 

Remove the Upgrade Kit box (present only if 

Chromium X upgrade was purchased) and 

packaging material. Carefully lift inner box 

out and open inner box according to box 

label “this side up.”

DO NOT POWER ON UNTIL READY 

FOR 

FIRST-TIME USE SETUP

Chromium X

Upgrade Kit 

(only present when X 

upgrade purchased)

Chromium iX  

Accessory Kit

Inner Box

Inner Box

Outer Box

Chromium 

X Series 

Instrument

Refer to the Chromium X Series (X/iX) User Guide (CG000396) for complete information 

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