Thermo Fisher Scientific
Model 48
i
Instruction Manual
2-1
Chapter 2
Installation
Installation of the Model 48
i
includes lifting the instrument, unpacking
and inspection, connecting sample, zero, span, and exhaust lines, and
attaching the analog and/or digital outputs to a recording device. The
installation should always be followed by instrument calibration as
described in the “
Calibration
” chapter of this manual.
Installing the Model 48
i
includes the following recommendations and
procedures:
●
“
Lifting
” on page
2-1
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“
Unpacking and Inspection
” on page
2-1
●
“
Setup Procedure
” on page
2-3
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“
Connecting External Devices
” on page
2-5
●
“
Startup
” on page
2-10
When lifting the instrument, use procedure appropriate to lifting a heavy
object, such as bending at the knees while keeping your back straight and
upright. Grasp the instrument at the bottom in the front and at the rear of
the unit. Although one person can lift the unit, it is desirable to have two
persons lifting, one by grasping the bottom in the front and the other by
grasping the bottom in the rear.
Equipment Damage
Do not attempt to lift the instrument by the cover or
other external fittings.
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The Model 48
i
is shipped complete in one container. If there is obvious
damage to the shipping container when you receive the instrument, notify
the carrier immediately and hold for inspection. The carrier is responsible
for any damage incurred during shipment.
Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the instrument.
1.
Remove the instrument from the shipping container and set it on a
table or bench that allows easy access to both the front and rear.
Lifting
Unpacking and
Inspection
