Installation And Setup; Unpacking And Setup; Electrical Connection - QBC Diagnostics Star Operators & Service Manual

2 – Installation and Setup

Unpacking and Setup

The QBC STAR instrument weighs approximately 30 pounds. Use caution when lifting and moving the
instrument.
Carefully unpack the QBC STAR instrument, noting any damage to the shipping carton. If damage is ob-
served, notify the carrier immediately. After unpacking, remove the instrument from the plastic bag, and
place it on a level, stable, working surface free of holes.
Remove the packaging material (cardboard and foam block) from inside the instrument door.
A clearance envelope should be marked 11.8 in. (300 mm) from each side of the unit. The operator should
not stand within the clearance envelope longer than necessary for operational purposes.
Proceed with electrical connection, described below.

Electrical Connection

Connect the female end of the power cord to the QBC STAR instrument (see Figure 4). Connect the male
end of the power cord to the main AC power source. To avoid electrical shock, connect the power cord
only to an approved power source such as a 3-wire grounded receptacle. If a 2-wire receptacle is all that
is present, have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-wire receptacle in accordance with the National
Electrical Code.
IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE GROUND PRONG FROM
Should the power cord or plug become cracked, frayed, broken or otherwise damaged, replace them im-
mediately (see Appendix B for part number).
Never attempt to override electrical safety interlocks of the instrument.
L–000867(A)
WARNINGS
THE INSTRUMENT POWER PLUG.
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