Beckman Coulter Biomek NXP, Preinstallation Manual

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Preparing the Biomek NXP Instrument for Setup
Placing the NX
P
Instrument on the Lab Bench
Placing the NX
P
Instrument on the Lab Bench
CAUTION
The Biomek NX
P
instrument weighs 190 pounds (86.2 Kilograms). To avoid injury,
follow your safety officer’s instructions regarding lifting heavy objects.
CAUTION
The back of the instrument is heavier than the front. Take care not to lift the front
so high that it causes the instrument to fall backward.
CAUTION
When lifting the Biomek NX
P
instrument, grasp it only from positions on the base.
Do not grasp the ends of the large cover at the top of the instrument.
1
With one person on each side of the Biomek NX
P
instrument, grasp the handhold at the rear of
the instrument with one hand and the end of the base casting with the other hand.
CAUTION
To prevent hands from being pinched, carefully set the back of the instrument
down first and then lower the front.
2
Lift the instrument straight up using the hand positions provided in the base casting and place
it on the lab bench.
3
Place all accessories near the lab bench in preparation for installation.
Contacting Your Field Service Engineer
Once the Biomek NX
P
instrument is unpacked and positioned on the lab bench, contact the local
Beckman Coulter Customer Technical Support Center to schedule an onsite appointment with a
Beckman Coulter Field Service Engineer.