Ensure to not use or unpack the AccelerOme instrument in a potentially explosive environment that contains flammable particles.

CAUTION

Explosion Hazard

Using or unpacking the instrument in a potentially explosive environment can cause death or serious injury.

Do not unpack or use the instrument in a potentially explosive environment.

To unpack the AccelerOme instrument, follow the order of tasks shown in the following flowchart. To verify the package contents, see Package contents.

Instrument unpacking workflow
Instrument unpacking workflow
Instrument installation workflow
Instrument installation workflow
Instrument commissioning workflow
Instrument commissioning workflow

The instrument is delivered on a pallet. Place the pallet as close as possible to the laboratory table to minimize the effort during lifting and moving the instrument. The instrument is contained inside a cardboard box.

Steps

  1. Remove the transport securing belt that binds the instrument box to the pallet.
  2. Outer cardboard box with fixing belts removed
    Outer cardboard box with fixing belts removed
  3. Pull the box upwards off the instrument.
  4. Outer cardboard box removed
    Outer cardboard box removed
  5. Remove the foam molding from the top of the instrument.
  6. The instrument is now placed on a foam-molded part on the pallet.
  7. Top foam molding removed
    Top foam molding removed
  8. Lift the instrument out of the lower foam part of the pallet and place it on a suitable laboratory table (load capacity of the table must be at least 200 kg (441 lb)). A multi-person lift is required. Use the four recessed grips on the bottom of the instrument to lift it safely.
  9. CAUTION

    Heavy Object

    The instrument weights 85 kg (187.4 pounds). Lifting it can cause muscular strain and back injury or foot injury if the instrument falls.

    • Lift the instrument with a suitable lifting device.
    • Lift the instrument with at least 4 persons.
  10. Recessed grips
    Recessed grips
  11. Remove the adhesive strips from the three doors of the instrument.
  12. Remove the transport-securing foam part from the service compartment on the left side.
  13. Foam part in the service compartment
    Foam part in the service compartment
    Foam parts in the solution compartment
    Foam parts in the solution compartment
  14. Open the front door and remove the box containing the solution bottles and other accessories.
  15. Box containing accessories
    Box containing accessories
  16. Remove the four molded foam parts that line the instrument interior.
  17. Foam part along the solution compartment
    Foam part along the solution compartment
    Foam part for the robot arm
    Foam part for the robot arm
    Foam parts for instrument interior base and ceiling
    Foam parts for instrument interior base and ceiling
  18. TIP

    Keep all parts of the packaging in case you need to repackage the instrument for shipping or relocation.

  19. Take the flat wrench out of the service compartment.
  20. Flat wrench
  21. Adjust the instrument feet to increase or decrease the height of the instrument, using the flat wrench. Ensure the instrument is horizontally level on the laboratory table using a water gauge. Place the wrench back into the service compartment.
Adjust instrument height
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No.DescriptionNo.Description

1

Instrument feet

2

Flat wrench