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If you need to return the chamber, please use the original packing and observe the guidelines for safe
lifting and transportation (chap. 3.2).
For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 18.1.
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand chambers are chambers that were used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are
thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work
flawlessly.
Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before
commissioning the chamber.
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
After operation, please observe the guidelines for temporarily decommissioning the chamber (chap. 18.2).
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the chamber.
Damage to the chamber.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
Transport the chamber in its original packaging only.
For moving or shipping, secure the chamber with transport straps.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handle, or the lower housing.
Lift the chambers with the aid of two people in the area of all 4 chamber feet.
• Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
You can order transport packing for moving or shipping purposes from BINDER service.
3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for
temporary decommissioning (chap. 18.2).
• Permissible ambient temperature range during storage: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
• Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.h., non-condensing
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the chamber to its warmer installation site,
condensation may form. Before start-up, wait at least one hour until the chamber has attained ambient
temperature and is completely dry.