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Chapter 6: Before You Move the Instrument
When you move the instrument from one location to a new location, there are several
things you must do to prevent damage to the instrument.
WARNING!
BIOHAZARD. It is your responsibility to decontaminate
components of the instrument before you request service by a service engineer
or you return parts to Molecular Devices for repair. Molecular Devices does not
accept items that have not been decontaminated where applicable to do so. If
parts are returned, they must be enclosed in a sealed plastic bag that states
that the contents are safe to handle and are not contaminated.
WARNING! LIFTING HAZARD.
To prevent injury, use a minimum of two
people to lift the instrument.
CAUTION!
When transporting the instrument, warranty claims are void if
improper packing results in damage to the instrument.
Before you power off the instrument, do the following to prepare the instrument for a
move:
1. Remove any plate from the plate drawer, if present.
CAUTION!
Always turn off power to the instrument using the power switch.
Do not shut down power by unplugging the main power cable from the wall
outlet. Doing so can damage the instrument.
2. Use the switch on the front of the instrument to power off the instrument.
Note:
During the shutdown sequence the instrument carriage is locked to
prevent damage during transit.
3. Make sure that the SoftMax Pro Software is not running and turn off the connected
computer. Then disconnect the computer cable from the rear of the instrument and
from the computer.
4. Unplug the power cord from the rear of the instrument and from the wall outlet.
5. Remove the waste line.
6. Remove the communication cable from the injector module.
7. Store the power cord, cables, and waste tubing in the accessories tool box.
8. If you plan to store the instrument, ship the instrument, or transport the instrument
to a different building, pack the instrument in the original packaging. See
.
9. Make sure that the new location is a dry, flat work area that has sufficient space for
the instrument and required cables. See
Instrument Specifications on page 45
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