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13. Gently pull the yellow tab protruding from the microplate chamber door to open the
door. The microplate drawer door must be held open manually while removing the
transport lock.
Figure 3-7: Microplate Drawer Transport Lock
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14. Use the provided 2.0 mm hex key to loosen screw #1 in the upper-left corner of the
transport lock until the lock disconnects from the instrument frame. The screw is
equipped with a retaining washer that prevents it from being removed from the lock.
15. Loosen screws #2 and #3 until the lock comes free of the microplate drawer. The screws
are equipped with retaining washers that prevent them from being removed from the
lock. Store the transport lock in the instrument accessories toolbox.
16. Gently close the microplate chamber door.
17. Save the original carton, foam inserts, accessories toolbox, and transport locks in case
the instrument must be shipped in the future.
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Note: Be careful not to tear the yellow tab. It must remain attached to the
transport lock to make it easier to open the microplate chamber door.
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Description
Screw #1 fastens the lock to the internal frame of the instrument
Screw #2 fastens the lock to the microplate drawer
Screw #3 fastens the lock to the microplate drawer
Microplate drawer
Microplate chamber door in open position
Microplate drawer transport lock
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