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.
Lifting Features
The lifting kit includes four eyebolts and four standoffs. Thread the eyebolts onto the standoffs and
thread the standoffs into the stage base. Remove the lifting hardware by turning a wrench on the
flats of the standoffs (see
). If the stage is part of a multi-axis system, the lifting hardware
should be attached to the lower axis. The lifting hardware must be removed before the stage can be
operated.
Figure 3:
Lifting Features
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
ECO165SL Hardware Manual
Handling and Storage
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