Thermo Scientific VF-F20-A Operating Manual page 195

Transporting the device to a New Location
Shipping the device
Integral Fraction Collector FT (VF-F20-A) Operating Manual
To transport the device to a new location, follow these steps:
1. Observe the notes for handling and lifting the device safely.
2. Transport the device to the new location.
3. Install and set up the device in the system stack. Follow the
instructions on mounting the system stack in the Vanquish System
Operating Manual.
4. Set up the device:
a) To connect the device and to set up flow connections, follow the
instructions in the Installation chapter in this operating manual.
b) To prepare the device for first-time operation, follow the
instructions in the Preparing the device for Operation section in
this operating manual.
5. Before starting an analysis, let the device equilibrate and be sure
that it is ready for operation.
To ship the device, follow these steps:
1. Follow the unpacking instructions in this manual in the reverse
order.
Use only the original packing material and shipping container. If the
original shipping container is not available, appropriate containers
and packing material can be ordered from the Thermo Fisher
Scientific sales organization.
2. If you need to return the device to Thermo Fisher Scientific for depot
repair, contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific support
organization for the appropriate procedure.
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