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Orientation of the Magnetic Rod Assembly
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Figure 8. Orientation of Magnetic Rod Assembly. The orientation
of the magnetic rod assembly, with the screw holes facing the back
of the instrument.
Figure 8 shows the correct orientation of the magnetic rod
assembly. The screw holes face the back, and the magnetic
rods sit toward the front of the instrument. If the rod
assembly needs to be removed for cleaning (see Section 8)
and replaced, ensure that this orientation is retained.
3. Hardware Mode
The hardware mode chosen for each run depends on the
purification protocol being used. Please refer to the
Technical Bulletin or Manual for the various Maxwell
Purification Kits for information on the hardware mode
setting required.
The existing hardware mode (SEV or LEV) setting is
displayed in the upper right hand corner of the Home
screen. The instrument displays the hardware mode entered
but does not sense the hardware installed. Always verify
that the hardware installed matches what is displayed on
the Home screen. Make sure that the hardware and
hardware mode are appropriate for the purification kit
being used. If the installed hardware is not correct for the
kit being used, remove the installed magnetic rod assembly
and replace it with the appropriate magnetic rod assembly
(see Section 7.A).
If the installed hardware does not match the hardware
mode displayed, turn the machine off, and install the
appropriate hardware with the machine turned off. When
the machine is powered up after the installation, the
installed hardware will match the hardware mode
displayed on the Home screen.
4. Unpacking and Setting Up the Maxwell
Instrument
A. Unpacking
1. Remove the accessory box, power cord and literature
package from the shipping container. Slide the
instrument 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.
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3. Check that all the parts have been included (Figure 1
4. Set the Maxwell
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B. Removing the Magnetic Rod Assembly/Plunger Bar Platform
Shipping Anchors
1. Ensure that the instrument is turned off and unplugged.
2. The magnetic rod assembly, plunger bar and platform
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3. Open the instrument door and locate the Magnetic Rod
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or 2).
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16 MDx Instrument on a flat, level,
solid surface in a dust-free location with good air
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 repair
later.
are anchored in place during shipment to prevent
movement of and damage to these parts.
Note: If the instrument has been switched on before
removing the shipping anchors, you will hear the
motors grinding as they attempt to perform instrument
calibration. If this occurs, immediately turn off and
unplug the instrument and remove the shipping
anchors. This will not result in permanent damage to
the instrument.
Assembly/Plunger Bar and Platform Shipping Anchor
thumbscrews. (Figures 9 and 10). Remove them.
Important. Save the shipping anchor thumbscrews in
case the instrument needs to be moved or returned for
service or repair at a later date.
Upper shipping anchors
Figure 9. Upper shipping anchors.
part# TM320
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