Appendix B: Depot Repair Procedures 169
Unpacking the Replacement Unit
NOTICE If you are sending back an existing HTS for depot repair, save all
shipping materials and ship the existing unit in this new container. It contains
paperwork for shipping and two labels verifying that the cytometer you are
returning was decontaminated.
Before you proceed with unpacking:
• Make sure you have adequate space
- on the floor near the cytometer to place the shipping container.
- on the table or bench near the cytometer to place the new HTS unit.
• Make sure you
- read through these instructions before attempting to unpack the new
cytometer.
- are ready to install the new cytometer. See Installing the HTS Unit on
page 170.
Lifting Heavy Objects
1 Stand in front of the object, and then sit on your heels (squat).
2 Place your hands under the base of the object, ensure the load is balanced,
and bring the object as close to your lap as possible.
A HTS unit without a cover weighs approximately 22 lb. To prevent
personal injury or damage to the cytometer, follow the guidelines on
page 169 to remove the replacement HTS unit from its shipping container.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the cytometer, follow these
guidelines for lifting heavy objects from the floor.