Unpacking - Thermo Scientific Locator Series Operation Manual And Parts List

Unpacking

Note
The most prevalent cause of failure of
liquid nitrogen storage vessels is
mechanical. The vessel neck tube
supports the full weight of the inner
shell and all the liquid nitrogen it con-
tains. A side blow to the vessel causes
the inner shell to swing in a pendulum-
like motion causing the neck tube to
be damaged. Any storage vessel
which has been in an accident, has
been dropped or lowered to hit on its
side will tend to fail more rapidly than
one which has not.
Caution
Exercise caution when moving your
LOCATOR or LOCATOR PLUS vessel.
LOCATOR and LOCATOR Plus cryobi-
ological storage systems are not trans-
portation vessels. Transport carts are
designed for mobility within the lab or
lab to lab only. Moving full vessels
long distances, over cracks in floor,
thresholds, on inclined ramps or in ele-
vators can cause premature vacuum
failure.
Note
If you must transport samples under
cryogenic conditions, consider the
Arctic Express line of Dry Shippers
found in the Thermolyne catalog.
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Before using your new LOCATOR or LOCATOR Plus ves-
sel, carefully inspect the vessel prior to use. Check for
signs of damage which may have occurred in shipment. It
is advisable to fill (See Filling Instructions) all new units
with liquid nitrogen and watch liquid nitrogen loss rate for
a few days. If there are any problems, call Customer
Service as soon as possible.
The Warranty Registration card enclosed with the vessel
must be completed and returned to the factory within 30
days to make warranty effective. This information must
include the serial number, which is located on the label on
the vessel.