Chapter 2: Installation; Unpacking And Handling The Stage - Aerotech ABL9000 Series User Manual

ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage User's Manual

Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter describes the installation procedure the ABL/ABLH9000 stage, including handling the stage prop-
erly, securing the stage to the mounting surface, attaching the payload, and making the electrical con-
nections.
Installation must follow the instructions in this chapter. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in injury and damage to the equipment.

2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage

Carefully remove the stage from the protective shipping container. Before operating the stage, it is important
to let the stage to stabilize at room temperature for at least 12 hours. It is important to clean the stage by blow-
ing it off with pressurized nitrogen or clean, oil-less air. If the granite surfaces need cleaned, they can be
cleaned with a waterless granite cleaner available from most granite suppliers.
Before the stage can be operated, the shipping clamps must be removed. These are the only red anodized
parts on the stage and must all be removed.
To lift the stage, use a forklift and lift the granite from below. There are typically threaded inserts in the sides
of the granite block, but they should only be used for lifting if absolutely necessary. Consult the factory for
more details on lifting if a forklift is unavailable.
Each stage has a label listing the system part number and serial number. These numbers contain information
necessary for maintaining or updating system hardware and software. Locate this label and record the infor-
mation for later reference. If any damage has occurred during shipping, report it immediately.
Do not attempt to move the stage until the air supply, detailed inSection 2.6. , has been
installed. Moving the stage table without air supplied can cause permanent damage to the
stage.
Do not manually lift or transport the stages.
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