Brooks GT1600, Installation And Operation Manual

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Section 2
General
This section contains the procedures for the receipt and installation of the
instrument. Do not attempt to start the system until the instrument has been
permanently installed. It is extremely important that the start-up procedures
be followed in the exact sequence presented.
Receipt of Equipment
When the equipment is received, the outside packing case should be
checked for damage incurred during shipment. If the packing case is
damaged, the local carrier should be notified at once regarding his liability. A
report should be submitted to the nearest Brooks Instrument location listed
on the Global Service Network page on our website:
BrooksInstrument.com/GlobalSupportCenters
Remove the envelope containing the packing list. Carefully remove the
instrument from the packing case. Make sure spare parts are not discarded
with the packing materials. Inspect for damaged or missing parts.
Recommended Storage Practice
If intermediate or long-term storage of equipment is required, it is
recommended that the equipment be stored in accordance with the following:
a. Within the original shipping container.
b. Stored in a sheltered area, preferably a warm, dry, heated warehouse.
c. Ambient temperature of 70° F (21° C) nominal, 109° F (43° C)
maximum, 45° F (7° C) minimum.
d. Relative humidity 45% nominal, 60% maximum, 25% minimum.
Upon removal from storage a visual inspection should be conducted to
verify the condition of equipment is "as received".
Return Shipment
Prior to returning any instrument to the factory for any reason, visit our
website for instructions on how to obtain a Return Materials Authorization
Number (RMA #) and complete a Decontamination Statement to accompany
it: BrooksInstrument.com/Service . All instruments returned to Brooks also
require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the fluid(s) used in the
instrument. Failure to provide this information will delay processing of the
instrument. Instrument must have been purged in accordance with the
following:
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