9 Shutdown and Disposal | 9.2 Transport and Storage
ZEISS
NOTICE
Risk of property damage: Damage during transport
Sensitive components of the microscope can get damaged during transport.
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The microscope may only be transported in air-suspended vehicles.
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Moving parts must be secured during transport to prevent them from slipping or tipping
over.
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Install shock/tilt watches.
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Avoid rocking the crates back and forth.
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Devices for transporting the microscope must be rated to handle its full weight and dimen-
sions. Note the weight information on the package and on the shipping document.
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Check that none of the items has been damaged during shipment.
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Otherwise contact your local ZEISS service representative.
Packaging of the Microscope
The microscope is delivered in two wooden crates:
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Microscope plinth
Wrapped with recyclable polyethylene-foil and shipped in a reusable wooden crate.
Dimensions and weight of crate:
1450 × 1450 × 2200 mm³ (W × D × H), appr. 1224 kg
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Microscope console and accessories
Console, valve, damper, monitors, cables, pipes etc. are wrapped with recyclable polyethyl-
ene-foil or packed in separate cartons and shipped in a reusable wooden crate.
Dimensions and weight of crate:
1450 × 1360 × 1180 mm³ (W × D × H), appr. 400 kg
Guidelines for Unpacking the Microscope
Due to the heavy weight of microscopes, a forklift has to be used to remove the microscopes
from the wooden crate:
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The forklift used must have a sufficient load capacity.
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Refer to the weights of the microscope stated in this chapter.
Guidelines for Transporting the Unpacked Microscope
A hand pallet truck has to be used to move the microscope:
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Ensure all hallways and corners are wide enough to be passed with the hand pallet truck.
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