Before Your Summit Spectrometer Arrives; Unpacking The Spectrometer; Preparing The Workspace - Thermo Scientific Nicolet Summit User Manual

Before Your Summit Spectrometer Arrives

Unpacking the Spectrometer

Preparing the Workspace

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Prepare a suitable workspace for your spectrometer before it arrives to ensure the most
accurate data and the best long-term performance.
This article explains what to do when your spectrometer arrives and introduces environmental
and electrical factors that can influence your spectrometer's performance. For a more
comprehensive explanation of these requirements, see the Site and Safety Information
installed on your Summit spectrometer.
Contents
• Unpacking the Spectrometer
• Preparing the Workspace
Before you open the box, there are two important steps to take as soon as the instrument
arrives:
• Check the exterior of the shipping box for damage
If you notice any signs of damage, contact us or your local distributor for instructions.
• Allow the spectrometer to come to room temperature
Inside the shipping box, the spectrometer is sealed in a plastic bag to keep it dry. You
must allow 24 hours for the spectrometer to reach room temperature before you
open the bag. If you open the bag before the spectrometer is warmed up, condensation
could form that could damage internal optical components and cause permanent damage.
The warranty will not cover damage due to improper moving techniques or to removing the
sealed plastic bag before the instrument has come to room temperature.
Before your instrument arrives, make sure your workspace will be able to properly support the
spectrometer. In addition to allowing enough room for the spectrometer, consider several
environmental and electrical requirements.
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