Before You Move The Instrument - Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 User Manual

SpectraMax M2 and M2e Microplate Reader User Guide

Before You Move the Instrument

Before you move the instrument, make sure that the new location is a dry, flat work area
that has sufficient space for the instrument, host computer, and required cables.
If you must store the instrument, then store it in a dry, dust-free, environmentally controlled
area. The storage temperature can range from -20°C to 65°C.
To minimize the possibility of damage during storage or shipment, you should pack the
instrument in the original packaging materials. Correctly repacking the instrument includes
following applicable decontamination procedures and packing instructions.
Packing the Instrument
The original packaging is designed to protect the instrument during shipment and storage.
You must always pack the instrument before you ship it or store it.
To pack the instrument:
1. Make sure the plate drawer and cuvette chamber are empty.
2. Place tape to hold the cuvette chamber door closed.
3. Place the instrument back in the plastic bag.
4. Place the packing material on both ends of the instrument.
5. Place the instrument and the accessories tool box into the original instrument shipping
box.
6. Seal the top of the box with packing tape.
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Tip: Although you can always carry the instrument, depending on the distance that
you are moving it, you might use a rolling cart instead.
CAUTION! When transporting the instrument, warranty claims are void if improper
packing results in damage to the instrument.
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