SpectraMax MiniMax Imaging Cytometer Installation Guide
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6. Replace the front cover by aligning the magnets on the inside of the front cover
with the magnets on the instrument base.
7. Gently pull the yellow tab protruding from the microplate chamber door to open the
door. The microplate drawer door (5) must be held open manually while removing
the transport lock.
Note:
Be careful not to tear the yellow tab. It must remain attached to the
transport lock to make it easier to open the microplate chamber door.
Item
Description
1
Screw #1 fastens the lock to the internal frame of the instrument
2
Screw #2 fastens the lock to the microplate drawer
3
Screw #3 fastens the lock to the microplate drawer
4
Microplate drawer
5
Microplate chamber door in open position
6
Microplate drawer transport lock
Figure 1-11: Microplate Drawer Transport Lock
8. Use the provided 2.0 mm hex key (included with the microplate reader) to loosen
screw #1 in the upper-left corner of the transport lock (6) until the lock disconnects
from the instrument frame. The screw has a retaining washer that prevents it from
being removed from the lock.
Tip:
After loosening screw #1, pull the microplate drawer slightly out of the
instrument to hold the chamber door open.
9. Loosen screws #2 and #3 until the lock comes free of the microplate drawer (4) and
you can remove the lock from the instrument. The screws have retaining washers
that prevent them from being removed from the lock. Store the transport lock in the
accessories tool box included with the microplate reader.
10. Gently push the microplate drawer (4) back inside the instrument and close the
chamber door (5).
11. Save the original carton, foam inserts, accessories tool box, and transport locks in
case the instrument must be shipped in the future.
