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III. Setting Up the Maxwell
III.A. Setup
1.
Remove the accessories and literature from the shipping container. Slide the Maxwell
out of the box.
Note: Do not lift the instrument out of the box by the door handle.
2.
Remove the foam packaging from the sides of the instrument and remove the clear plastic cover.
3.
Check that all parts have been included. Refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2 for a list of parts.
3.
Set the Maxwell
circulation. If possible, move the instrument back from the edge of the surface to prevent
inadvertently bumping the open door.
Important: Save the packaging material in case the instrument needs to be returned for service or
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repair at a later date.
III.B. Removal of Magnetic Rod Assembly and Plunger Bar Shipping Anchors
1.
Ensure that the instrument is turned off and is not plugged in.
2.
The magnetic rod assembly, plunger bar and platform are anchored in place during shipment to
prevent movement of and damage to these parts.
Note: Do not plug in or turn on the machine before removing the shipping anchors. Turning on the
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Maxwell
result in permanent damage to the instrument. If this occurs, immediately turn off and unplug the
instrument. Proceed with removal of the shipping anchors.
3.
Open the instrument door and remove the spacer foam packaging material in front of the platform
(labeled "A" in Figure 3).
4.
The foam packing material sitting on top of the platform (labeled "B" in Figure 3) is held in place by
the anchored magnetic rod assembly and plunger bar. Do not remove this packaging material until
the shipping anchors have been adjusted (Steps 5–12).
Figure 3. Maxwell
anchored in place for shipment. The
magnetic rod assembly, plunger bar and
platform are shown, together with the
foam packaging materials in front of (A),
and on top of (B), the platform.
Promega Corporation · 2800 Woods Hollow Road · Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA · Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526 · Phone 608-274-4330 · Fax 608-277-2516 · www.promega.com
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16 Instrument
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16 Instrument on a flat, level, solid surface in a dust-free location with reasonable air
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16 Instrument before the shipping anchors are removed will cause a lot of noise but will not
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16 components
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B
A
16 Instrument
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Magnetic rod assembly
Magnetic rods
Plunger bar
Foam packing material
Spacer foam
packing material
Printed in USA.
Revised 6/08
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