Chapter 1 Safety 1.1 Safety Information For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself. The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook and on the equipment itself.
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 General Description The corner ScienceDesk includes a frame consisting of five legs connected with tie bars. A breadboard, is supported on vibration isolation mounts and provides a stable platform on which to populate system components. Various accessories can be added (e.g.
Chapter 3 Basic Installation 3.1 Installing the Frame 1) Remove all packaging. 2) Install the frame in the location in which it is to be used. 3) Adjust the feet until the castors are clear of the ground (if fitted) and the frame is level – see Fig. 3.1. Use a suitable levelling device.
Chapter 3 3.3 Installing the Breadboard 3.3.1 Rigid Mounts The breadboard rests on rubber pads, three in each corner of the frame. Levelling of the work surface is acheived by adjusting the feet. A Installation 1) Ensure the frame is correctly sited and level – see Section 3.1.
ScienceDesk Workstation 3.3.2 Passive Mounts Equipment Required: Levelling device (e.g., bubble level) Foot pump (automobile tire type) A Installation 1) Ensure the frame is level – see Section 3.1. Note The desk is normally supplied with the anti-vibration mounts and breadboard already fitted. Steps (2) to (6) are applicable only if the unit has been air-freighted or shipped to its destination.
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Chapter 3 5) Connect the foot pump to the mount in the back corner and inflate to about 40 p.s.i. – see Fig. 3.5. 6) Inflate the front legs to about 40 p.s.i. Caution During item (8), the total load including the breadboard must not exceed 525kg (1160 lb) 7) Populate the breadboard.
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ScienceDesk Workstation light load heavy load 12mm 12mm correctly inflated over inflated under inflated Caution If left unchecked, the mounts will deflate over time. To maintain correct inflation, check the gap every two weeks and reinflate the system as necessary. Fig.
1) Ensure the frame is level – see Section 3.1. 2) Fit the three 1/4-20 (M6) socket cap screws to the holes on the underside of the breadboard, one in each corner. 3) Fit the lifting handles supplied to the breadboard as shown in Section 3.3.1.
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ScienceDesk Workstation Air inlet on inside of upper left rail Fig. 3.8 Location of height adjusters Caution During item (13), the total load including the breadboard must not exceed 525kg (1160 lb). 13) Populate the breadboard. Adjust the three height adjusters by equal amounts until the gap between the underside of the breadboard and the mounting plate is about 0.27”...
Chapter 4 Considerations For Ergonomic Layout Note The ScienceDesk and its accessories have been designed to provide maximum adaptability, thereby ensuring the most ergonomically favorable work environment for the operator. When setting up the final layout of the workstation, consideration should be given to the position of the operator, the positioning of the various pieces of equipment in relation to the operator, and the duration of use for each unit.
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ScienceDesk Workstation Once the user is seated, their seating height and footrest (if used) should be adjusted so the interface with the ScienceDesk is comfortable – See Fig. 4.1 for guidance on preferred workspaces. Note For simplicity, only one body size is shown and adaptations for other body sizes will be necessary. It is advisable to leave legroom, which is free from obstructions/ bump hazards, under the desk.
Chapter 5 Packing List Manual Fitting 6 x 20 Soc Cap Screw HA0284T CE0104 DB0063 Qty 8 Lifting Handles Black Tube 1/4” x 3/4” Soc Cap Screw CG0196 Qty 4 CE0095 7m DB0257 Qty 8 1/4” x 1/2” Screw M6 Washer M6 x 12 Soc Cap Screw DB0254 Qty 3 DF0024 Qty 8...
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Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. sales@thorlabs.com sales@uk.thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Europe Scandinavia...
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