Thermo Scientific VF-F20-A, Operating Manual

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Maintenance and Service
Integral Fraction Collector FT (VF-F20-A) Operating Manual Page 193
7.17 Transporting or Shipping the Device
If you want to transport the device to a new location or if you need to
ship the device, first prepare the device for transport and then move or
ship the device as required. Follow the instructions in this section.
Observe the following safety guidelines:
CAUTION — Heavy Load, Bulky device
The device is too heavy or bulky for one person alone to handle safely.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the device, observe the following
guidelines:
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Physical handling of the device, including lifting or moving, requires a
team effort of two persons.
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A team effort is in particular required when lifting the device into the
system stack or when removing it.
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Use the carrying handles that were shipped with the device to move
or transport the device. Never move or lift the device by the front
doors. This will damage the doors or the device.
Preparing the device for Transport
To prepare the device for transport, follow these steps:
1. Perform a long-term shut down of the device. See Long-Term
Shutdown (
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page 139) .
2. Remove the needle capillary. See Replacing the Needle Capillary
(
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page 172) .
3. Verify that the shipping locks for the needle drive and carousel are
installed properly.
4. Turn off the device with its main power switch and disconnect the
power cord.
5. Remove all cables and flow connections to other devices.