Check the equipment for obvious signs of damage that may have occurred during
transportation. If there is any damage please contact your local GE Healthcare represen-
tative.
4.2
Identifying the main components of the column
Figure 4.1: Main components of the column; assemblies, valves, inlets and outlets. AxiChrom
50 column is delivered with AxiChrom foot (shown in picture), and AxiChrom 70 and 100
columns with the AxiChrom pivot stand (not shown here)
Part
1
2
3
AxiChrom 50, 70 and 100 columns Operating instructions 28-9331-08 AG
1
2
Function
Adapter and top plate assembly
Column tube assembly
Bottom plate assembly
3
Part
Function
5
Vent valve, Hydraulic chamber
(hidden behind adaptor rod)
6
Unpacking (Hydraulic chamber
outlet)
7
Hydraulic chamber inlet
4 Getting started
4.1 Checking the packing list
4
5
6
7
8
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