Chapter 1 Before Use
HA-8190V 1-38
1.6 Relocation
This section describes how to move the instrument to another location.
1.6.1 Precautions in Instrument Relocation
Before relocating the instrument, read the following notes and always take proper safety precautions.
Drain fluid from the tubes (see “1.6.2. Draining Fluid from the Tubes” on page 1-39). Moving the instrument with
solution in the tubes may damage the instrument.
Turn off the power by pressing the standby switch, followed by the main power switch. Then, unplug the power
cord from the outlet and unplug the power cord from the instrument.
Remove the following devices and containers from the instrument:
• Eluent A pack, eluent B pack and eluent CV pack
• Hemolysis washing solution bottle
• Bottle for liquid waste
• Hand-held barcode reader
• External device
• Sampler
Make sure that the front, maintenance and side covers are closed before relocating the instrument. Moving the
instrument with any of the covers open may result in exposure to pathogenic microbes and/or damage the
instrument.
Carry the main body and sampler separately.
For safety reasons, always move the instrument with the help of at least one other person. Hold the bottom of the
instrument with both hands and be careful not to impact or shake the instrument. Rough handling may damage the
instrument.
Read “1.4.1. Precautions in Instrument Installation” on page 1-16 before relocating the instrument.
NOTE:
The main body and sampler must be boxed for shipping to other locations. For more information, contact your
distributor.