8 Decommissioning and Disposal | 8.2 Transport and Storage
ZEISS
CAUTION
If a gas injection system (GIS) is used, the precursors may be explosive, reactive, toxic or irritant
when they come into contact with the environment or a person.
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Do not remove or install a GIS reservoir. Contact your local ZEISS service representative to
have a reservoir removed or installed.
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The microscope may only be shipped if all precursors have been removed.
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Precursors have to be shipped separately in a special transport container. For shipment al-
ways enclose a print-out of the respective material safety data sheet (MSDS).
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Store and transport precursors only within the prescribed temperature ranges.
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For further information, refer to the GIS instruction manual.
NOTICE
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.
The following regulations must be observed before and during transport:
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Check if there is any moving equipment available on-site that can be used to safely transport
the Microscope System to the installation room. In clean-room environments, this check is
mandatory.
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The Microscope System 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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Avoid rocking the crates back and forth.
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Devices for transporting the Microscope System must be rated to handle its full weight and di-
mensions.
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Note the weight information on the package and on the shipping document.
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Where possible, the original packaging must be used for shipping or transport.
Fork lift and a
hand pallet truck
For on-site transport and unloading a fork lift and a hand pallet truck are necessary.
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Ensure all hallways and corners are wide enough to be passed with the hand pallet truck.
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Please check the location requirements for door and hallway widths.
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Check the entrance to the building and to the final site for suitable ramps and compliant ele-
vators that can match the weights of the system where necessary.
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Some components, such as the tables, are large, heavy or bulky and may require extra assis-
tance to get the units into the allocated site.
Maximum shock
resistance
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Do not drop or bump the boxes during movement or storage. (Any acceleration shall be
< 10 g.)
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Evaluate packaging shock and tilting sensors on delivery and after internal transport.
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Instruction Manual ZEISS GeminiSEM series | en-US | Rev. 2 | 349500-8138-000
