Section 4
Instrument Installation
Abbott VP 2000™ Processor Service Manual
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30-608308/R1—September 2008
Instrument Setup
1. Locate the three (3) new-style heated basins (black)
supplied with the Abbott VP 2000 Processor Accessories. If
present, replace the old style (blue) coated basins with the
new aluminum basins.
2. Remove and unpack the three (3) heated basin covers that
are packed in the center of the unit between the ambient
and heated basins.
3. Remove the stainless steel cover from the row of ambient
basins.
4. Packed in the ambient reagent basins are the:
a. Power cord
b. Cable for connecting the heater module to the Abbott
VP 2000 Processor
c. Slide basket handle
d. 50 slide capacity slide basket
Remove these from the unit.
5. Locate the X/Y Table Assembly shipping strap on the
underside of the X/Y housing. Remove the screw holding
this strap in place, swing the strap back and out of the way
of the range of motion of the X/Y Table Assembly, and
reinsert the thumbscrew to hold it in position.
6. Attach the front transparent hood cover to the front of the
instrument, and the rear transparent hood cover to the
rear of the Abbott VP 2000 Processor.
7. Attach the stainer/heater module cable to the appropriate
ports on the right side of the unit (the cable will fit in only
one configuration).