ThinPrep™ 5000 Processor with AutoLoader Operator’s Manual
2.1
INSTALLATION
Chapter Two
Installation
WARNING:
Service Installation Only
GENERAL
The ThinPrep
™
5000 processor with AutoLoader must be installed by personnel who have
completed Hologic service training for the instrument. When installation is complete, the operator(s)
are trained, using the operator’s manual as the training guide.
ACTION UPON DELIVERY
Remove and read the
Operating Instructions Prior to Installation
sheet attached to the packing carton.
Inspect the packing cartons for damage. Report any damage immediately to the shipper and/or
Hologic Technical Support as soon as possible. (Refer to Service Information, Chapter 12.)
Leave the instrument in the packing cartons for Hologic service installation.
Store the instrument in a suitable environment until installation (cool, dry, vibration-free area).
PREPARATION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Pre-Installation Site Assessment
A pre-installation site assessment is performed by Hologic service personnel. Be sure to have
prepared any and all site configuration requirements as instructed by the service personnel.
Location
Locate the ThinPrep 5000 processor with AutoLoader near (within 3 meters) a 3-wire grounded
power outlet that is free of voltage fluctuations and power surges. The processor will be connected
to a UPS (uninterruptible power supply), which will be plugged into the electrical outlet. Refer to
Figure 1-5 to ensure that there is sufficient clearance around the processor. If the processor will be
configured with an optional printer and/or router, they may be plugged into the UPS. (See Figure