Appendix E: Packing The Instrument For Transport - Molecular Devices ImageXpress Pico Installation Manual

Appendix E: Packing the Instrument for Transport

The packaging is designed to protect the instrument during transportation. Before
transporting the instrument, carefully pack it in its original shipping box with all packing
materials. If needed, contact Molecular Devices for a replacement shipping box.
WARNING! LIFTING HAZARD.
people to lift the instrument.
CAUTION! When transporting the instrument, warranty claims are void if damage
during transport is caused by improper packing.
To pack the instrument:
1. Remove the plate holder or the slide holder from the sample (X-Y) stage.
2. Remove any installed filter cubes and pack them in their original packaging. See
a Filter Cube on page 34
3. Remove any installed objectives and pack them in their original packaging, including the
objective case. See
objective.
4. Open the plate door at the top of the instrument.
5. With the instrument off and all cables disconnected, manually move the sample (X-Y)
stage to the center of the opening.
6. To secure the sample (X-Y) stage, insert the foam transport lock in the opening until it is
flush with the top surface of the instrument.
7. Replace the instrument in the plastic bag from the original packaging.
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To prevent injury, use a minimum of two
for details on removing a filter cube.
Installing an Objective on page 36 for details on removing an
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