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2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Your instrument was shipped in a protective shipping carton designed to protect the instrument through the
shipping process. If the shipping carton is damaged, inspect the contents for visible damage such as dents,
scratches, or broken display. If the instrument is damaged, notify the carrier and APT’s customer support
department. Please save the shipping carton and packing material for the carrier’s inspection. Our customer
support department will assist you in the repair or replacement of your instrument. Please do not return your
product without rst notifying us.
Safe Lifting and Carrying Instructions
Proper methods of lifting and carrying can help to protect against injury. Follow the recommendations below to
ensure that instruments are handled in a safe manner.
• Determine if the instrument can be lifted by one individual or requires additional support.
• Make sure that your balance is centered and your feet are properly spaced, shoulder width apart behind
the instrument.
• Bend at the knees and make sure your back is straight.
• Grip the instrument with your ngers and palms and do not lift unless your back is straight.
• Lift up with your legs, not your back.
• Keep the instrument close to your body while carrying.
• Lower the instrument by bending your knees. Keep your back straight.
2.2 Input Current Considerations
2.3 Preparation For Use
This instrument requires a power source of 100 – 240V AC ± 10%, (47 – 63Hz) single phase for models 8505, 8512,
and 8520. Model 8540 requires a 200 – 240V AC ±10%, (47 – 63Hz) balanced/single phase input source. Please
read the sticker on the rear panel of the instrument to be sure the proper input voltage is provided before power-
ing your instrument ON.
Models 8505 8512 8520 8540
Input Voltage 100 - 240 V ± 10% 200 - 240 V ± 10%
Input Current Max 8A 18A 30A 30A
2. Getting Started
This section contains information for the unpacking, inspection, preparation for use, and storage of your APT product.