There are four foam parts that line the instrument interior for protection during transport. The foam parts hold the instrument interior parts and the box containing the accessories securely in place. To move or ship the instrument back, repackage it using the original packaging materials, shipment box, and the foam parts.

Steps

  1. Insert the base foam part into the instrument and attach the ceiling foam part.
    2. Base and ceiling foam parts
    Base and ceiling foam parts
  2. Insert the foam part that secures the robot arm.
    3. Foam part for the robot arm
    Foam part for the robot arm
  3. Insert the foam part placed along the solution compartment, in the instrument interior.
    4. Foam part along the solution compartment
    Foam part along the solution compartment
  4. Insert the cardboard box containing the accessories into the instrument interior.
    5. Box containing accessories
    Box containing accessories
  5. Close the door and secure it with adhesive tape.
  6. Secure the PAL terminal in the service compartment with a piece of foam to prevent it from slipping during transport.
    7. Foam part in the service compartment
    Foam part in the service compartment
  7. Close the door of the service compartment and secure it with adhesive tape.
  8. Insert the solution line connectors in the solution compartment into the foam tubes provided and clamp them into the larger foam cuboids.
    9. Foam parts in solution compartment
    Foam parts in solution compartment
  9. Close the door of the solution compartment and secure it with adhesive tape.
  10. Place the pallet with the base foam moldings affixed, on the floor, close to the instrument.
    11. Pallet used for transport
    Pallet used for transport
  11. Lift the instrument carefully and place it on the pallet. A multi-person lift is required. Use the 4 recessed grips on the bottom of the instrument to lift it safely. The cutout for the instrument in the base foam molding shows where the front of the instrument must face. Make sure not to pinch the waste line. The instrument must be placed completely in the inner foam frame.

  12. 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.
    13. Recessed grips
    Recessed grips
    Instrument placed on the pallet
    Instrument placed on the pallet
  13. Place the top foam molding on top of the instrument. It serves as a support for the outer cardboard box.
    14. Foam molding placed on top of the instrument
    Foam molding placed on top of the instrument
  14. Finally, put the instrument in the cardboard packaging box.
    15. Pack the instrument in outer cardboard box
    Pack the instrument in outer cardboard box
  15. Close the box at the top and secure it to the pallet with suitable securing straps.