Chapter 1 Introduction The LFES1 Shelf has been designed to provide additional storage space within the LFE1220 and LFE1220W Optical Table Enclosures; it raises controllers and other equipment off the work-surface of the optical table whilst keeping them accessible. The shelf panel is slotted to improve air flow to equipment mounted on it, and to assist in the preservation of laminar flow within the enclosure environment.
LFES1 Shelf for LFE Series Enclosure Frames Chapter 1: Introduction Safety Information For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the correct operation and protection of the equipment itself, the operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this section, the other pages of this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself.
LFES1 Shelf for LFE Series Enclosure Frames Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Environmental Conditions Warning Operation outside the following environmental limits may adversely affect operator safety The unit is designed for indoor use only. To ensure reliable operation, the unit should not be exposed to corrosive agents or excessive moisture, heat or dust.
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Chapter 2: Installation Assembling the Shelf The LFES1 Shelf is supplied as a preassembled shelf panel, four hanging bars, two mounting bars and all required fixings and tools. 1. Lay the shelf panel with the silver face down on the table and one corner protruding over the edge.
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LFES1 Shelf for LFE Series Enclosure Frames Chapter 2: Installation 6. Place an attachment bar on top of the two hanging bars as shown b elow. Figure 4 Fitting the Attachment Bars 7. Fit a large M6 washer to two of the M6 x 40 mm screws supplied, then pass a screw through each end of the attachment bar and screw into the end of the hanging bars as shown.
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Fitting the Shelf to the Frame The LFES1 Shelf can be mounted to any face with Thorlabs XE profile slots. It is recommended that it be fitted into two side by side parallel slots (e.g. in XE50 series extrusions). All the roof members of an LFE series enclosure are suitable for this purpose.
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LFES1 Shelf for LFE Series Enclosure Frames Chapter 2: Installation There are a wide variety of options for mounting the shelf to the laminar flow enclosure frames. The cross bars of the LFE1220 and LFE1220W Enclosure Frames, which are highlighted in yellow below, are all compatible with the LFES1 shelf mounting hardware.
LFES1 Shelf for LFE Series Enclosure Frames Chapter 3: Specifications Chapter 3 Specifications General Specifications Maximum Load 70.0 kg (154.0 lb) Shelf Dimensions (W x L) 350.0 mm x 1175.0 mm (13.78" x 46.26") Shelf Weight (Incl. Hanging Bars and Mounting Equipment) 6.74 kg (14.83 lb)
LFES1 Shelf for LFE Series Enclosure Frames Chapter 4: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 4 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at for our most up-to-date www.thorlabs.com/contact contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc.
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