GE AxiChrom 50 Operating Instructions Manual page 55

Moving the 50 column with an AxiChrom foot
An AxiChrom 50 column fitted into the foot can be manually lifted and moved. If neces-
sary, the column can be placed onto a trolley or other stable transport equipment. The
column shall be lifted vertically using the top bayonet and a hand supporting the column
foot. Under no circumstances shall the column be lifted using the adapter rod. Remember
that the column will be heavier if packed with medium.
Leveling the column on a pivot
stand
If the column is on a pivot stand, it shall be leveled before operation. There are three
points that can be adjusted to achieve levelling (Figure 4.7). The first is an adjustment
screw (a) under the stand between the wheels (w). This enables levelling in the X direction,
i.e. the tilt of the whole back section between the wheels. The other two points are the
adjustable feet (b and c) at the front of the stand and allow levelling in the Y direction.
1 Screw in 'a', 'b' and 'c' as far as they will go.
2 Place a spirit level in the X direction on top of the column.
3 Adjust 'a' until X is level.
4 Place the spirit level in the Y direction above the column.
5 Adjust 'b' until Y is level.
6 Adjust 'c' until it comes into contact with the surface on which the column is placed.
7 Recheck that the column is level in the X plane.
AxiChrom 50, 70 and 100 columns Operating instructions 28-9331-08 AG
Note:
If the surface on which the column is situated is sloping, ensure that both
wheels ('w') are in contact with the surface while adjusting 'a'.
y
w
a
c
b
Figure 4.7: Base of the pivot stand. Adjustment points a, b and c are for levelling of the
column.
x
w
4 Getting started
4.8 Preparing the column for a run
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