ThermoFisher Scientific Vanquish VC-D50, Operating Manual

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7 • Maintenance and Service
Page 146 Fluorescence Detectors (VC-D50, VC-D51, VF-D50, VF-D51)
Operating Manual
7.11 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:
• Physical handling of the device, including lifting or moving, requires
a team effort of two persons.
• A team effort is in particular required when lifting the device into
the system stack or when removing it.
• 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.
Follow these steps
1. Prepare the device for transport. See Preparing the Device for
Transport ( } page 146) .
2. The step depends as follows:
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To transport the device to a new location, follow the instructions
in
Transporting the Device to a New Location ( } page 147) .
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To ship the device, follow the instructions in Shipping the Device
( } page 148) .
7.11.1 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 119) ).
2. Turn off the device with its main power switch and disconnect the
power cord.
3. Remove all cables and flow connections to other devices.