Idexx VetTest - System Overview and Installation Guide; Analyzer Location and Handling Precautions

B System Overview and Installation
Choosing the Analyzer Location
Before you set up, choose a work area that is efficient for you and that meets the
physical requirements of the analyzer:
Dimensions:
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or vibrations.
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this range but the screen may display a “temperature warning” message and results
may show some drift.
Make sure the VetTest* Chemistry Analyzer is not in direct sunlight. The analyzer is a
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Choose a flat, stable surface for the analyzer. Do not move it frequently. Be sure to
leave adequate room for the pipettor and paper roll, and to load slides.
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analyzer’s cooling vents are in the base. Leave at least
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machine so that air can circulate on all sides.
Do not use the VetTest dust cover when analyzer is on.
Warning: Very low temperatures can cause considerable
damage to the analyzer. Permanent damage may be caused
if the analyzer is switched on at temperatures below freezing.
The VetTest analyzer should be unpacked and allowed
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minimum of one hour after it has been in a cold environment.
Handling
Use extreme care when handling the VetTest analyzer. The internal rotor, computer
circuitry, and optical sensors can be damaged if the analyzer is dropped or bumped,
particularly when the machine is turned on. If you must move the analyzer any distance,
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transit clamps).
Clearance
Airflow
Figure B-1: VetTest analyzer ventilation
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