8004708 Cellometer™ Ascend User Manual Rev A 15
Chapter 4. Unpacking and Site Preparation
This chapter presents site preparation facility requirements for setting up the Cellometer Ascend and transporting
instructions if the instrument must be moved to another location.
UNPACKING AND SETTING UP INSTRUMENT
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best declustering cell counters available! Please ensure you have
secured the space required to set up your new Cellometer Ascend (see Facility Requirements on page 16).
Our staff would be happy to help you set up your Cellometer Ascend. For assistance, contact Support by visiting
https://www.revvity.com/contact-us or send an email to: CellC-support@revvity.com
1. Inspect the package to ensure no damage has occurred during shipping, if applicable.
Contact Support if damage has visibly affected the instrument.
2. Ensure the box is facing up (i.e., This End Up symbol is facing in the right direction).
If not, carefully turn the box right side up. Box will weigh approximately 28 lbs (12.7 kg).
3. Open the outer box and remove protective packaging.
4. Remove the Consumables box and carefully open to locate any temperature-controlled
beads/reagents. Storage temperature is printed on outer bag containing the reagent, as well
as on the vial label. Scan QR code on product card provided for additional reagent information.
5. Remove instrument accessories (e.g., Power Supply/Cord, USB Drive, Cellometer Ascend Focus Guide,
printed versions of user manuals, as well as any other documents) and set aside.
6. Remove the Ascend instrument and place it in the prepared area (see Facility Requirements on page 16).
7. Remove the protective plastic around the Ascend.
8. Connect the Power Supply to Power cord.
9. Connect the Power Supply to the instrument (via input on back panel).
10. Plug the Power Cord into a surge protector (recommended) or dedicated electrical outlet.
11. Turn the instrument Power Switch (located on lower left side of back panel when facing the front of the
instrument) to ON position.
12. Press the Power Button (located on front panel) to power ON the instrument. Light bar on front of instrument
will be lit and internal Operating Computer will run through startup sequence.
The system is now ready for use.
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