Damaged Packaging, Defective on Arrival

Inspect the shipping container for signs of external damage and, after unpacking, inspect the device for any signs of mechanical damage that might have occurred during shipment.

If you suspect that the device may have been damaged during shipment, immediately notify the incoming carrier and Thermo Fisher Scientific about the damage. Shipping insurance will compensate for the damage only if reported immediately.

Unpacking

NOTICE

To lift or move the device, grasp the device by the sides. Do not move or lift the device by the front door. This will damage the door or the device.

TIP

Save the shipping container and all packing material. These items will be needed if the device is shipped or moved to a new location.

Tools required

Screwdriver, Torx™ T20

Follow these steps

  1. Place the shipping container on the floor and open it.

  2. Remove the ship kit from the shipping container.

  3. Grasp the device by the sides.

  4. Slowly and carefully, lift the device out of the shipping container.

  5. Place the device on a stable surface, on its left side panel, with the bottom side of the device facing toward you.

  6. If applicable

    Remove any additional packing material. Leave any protective films attached to the surfaces of the device until it is properly positioned in the system stack.

  7. Locate the 2 feet and the 4 screws in the ship kit.

    The foot with the drain port is the front foot of the device.

  8. TIP

    The front foot can be fixed with the drain port facing toward the front side or rear side.

  9. With the screwdriver, tighten the 2 screws, to mount the front foot.

  10. Mounting the feet
    Figure: Mounting the feet
  11. With the screwdriver, tighten the 2 screws, to mount the rear foot.

  12. Grasp the upper and lower side of the device and lift it into vertical position.

  13. Transport the device to the installation site, if it is not already there.

  14. Some surfaces including the door of the device are covered by a protective film during shipment. Remove the protective foils from all surfaces as applicable.

CAUTION

Tip-Over

This column compartment can tip over.

To avoid personal injury or damage to the device, always attach the column compartment to the Vanquish system housing. For instructions, see Attaching the Column Compartment to the System.