Labcyte Echo 550 - Instrument Relocation

2-10 Echo Liquid Handler User Manual
2.4 Instrument Relocation
Note: If you do not plan to set up the Echo liquid handler within two
weeks, refer to “
Extended Non-Use and Storage” on page 6-19.
2.4.1 Prepare the Echo liquid handler for a move
Use the following procedure if the Echo liquid handler must be moved:
1. Determine if the move must involve Labcyte.
 If the move requires transportation (truck, air, train) call Labcyte
Service and Support. Do not attempt to move the Echo liquid handler
yourself.
 If the move can be easily accomplished using a moving dolly or cart,
the move can be performed without Labcyte involvement. If you have
any questions, contact Labcyte Service and Support See “
Contact
information” on page 7-1.
2. Finish any operation in progress.
3. Remove microplates and microplate inserts from the Echo liquid handler.
4. Turn off the Echo liquid handler and the fluid chiller.
See “Turn off Echo power” on page 4-5 and “Chiller Setup and
Operation” on page C-3.
5. After the Echo liquid handler has been powered down, disconnect the
following lines from the back panel.
 Chiller input and output tubing
 Compressed air supply line
 Vacuum supply line
 Ethernet cable
 AC power cable
 Coupling fluid bottle, caddy, and cable
6. Use proper safety procedures to lift the Echo liquid handler gently onto a
moving dolly or cart of sufficient size and strength to support the unit.
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Warning: The Echo liquid handler weighs approximately 128 kg
(283 lb.). Moving or lifting the Echo liquid handler incorrectly can cause
severe injury. Never attempt to move or lift the Echo liquid handler
without using proper equipment and trained personnel.
7. Move the Echo liquid handler and ancillary equipment and material
(bottles, tubing, microplates, source plate inserts, etc.) to the new
location, which should already be prepared and comply with all pre-
installation requirements.
See “
Pre-installation requirements” on page 2-2.