III. Unpacking and Setting Up the Maxwell
®
16 Instrument
III.A. Setup
1.
Remove the accessories and literature from the shipping container. Slide the Maxwell
®
16 Instrument
out of the box.
Note:
Do not lift the instrument out of the box by the door handle.
2.
Remove the foam packaging from the sides of the instrument and remove the clear plastic cover.
3.
Check that all parts have been included. Refer to Figure 1 for a list of parts.
4.
Set the Maxwell
®
16 Instrument on a flat, level, solid surface in a dust-free location with reasonable air
circulation. If possible, move the instrument back from the edge of the surface to prevent
inadvertently bumping the open door.
Important:
Save the packaging material in case the instrument needs to be returned for service or
repair at a later date.
III.B. Removal of Magnetic Rod Assembly/Plunger Bar and Platform Shipping Anchors
1.
Ensure that the instrument is turned off and is not plugged in.
2.
The magnetic rod assembly, plunger bar and platform are anchored in place during shipment to
prevent movement of and damage to these parts.
Note: Do not plug in or turn on the machine before removing the shipping anchors
. Turning on the
Maxwell
®
16 Instrument before the shipping anchors are removed will cause a lot of noise but will not
result in permanent damage to the instrument. If this occurs, immediately turn off and unplug the
instrument. Proceed with removal of the shipping anchors.
3.
Open the instrument door.
4.
Locate the Magnetic Rod Assembly/Plunger Bar shipping anchor thumbscrews labeled with red
stickers (Figure 4). Unscrew and remove these shipping anchor thumbscrews.
5.
Locate the Platform shipping anchor thumbscrews with the red stickers (Figure 4). Unscrew and
remove the Platform shipping anchor thumbscrews.
6.
Your Maxwell
®
16 Instrument is now ready for operation.
Important:
Save the shipping anchor thumbscrews in case the instrument needs to be returned for
service or repair at a later date.
Promega Corporation ·
2800 Woods Hollow Road
·
Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA
·
Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526
·
Phone 608-274-4330
·
Fax 608-277-2516
· www.promega.com
Part# TM300
Printed in USA.
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