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Gently set the stage on a smooth, flat, and clean surface. Use compressed nitrogen or clean, dry, oil-
free air to remove any dust or debris that has collected during shipping.
Before you operate the stage, let it stabilize at room temperature for at least 12 hours. This will
ensure that all of the alignments, preloads, and tolerances are the same as they were when they
were tested at Aerotech.
Each stage has a label listing the system part number and serial number. These numbers contain
information necessary for maintenance or system hardware and software updates. Locate this label
and record the information for later reference.
Shipping Brackets
If the APR100DR has shipped as part of a system, shipping brackets (typically red, anodized
aluminum) might have been installed to secure the system prior to shipment. The shipping clamps, if
installed, will need to be removed prior to machine start up.
Storage
Store the stage in the original shipping container. If the original packaging included ESD protective
packaging, make sure to store the stage in it. The storage location must be dry, free of dust, free of
vibrations, and flat.
Refer to Section 1.1. Environmental Specifications
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