Bio-Rad Personal Molecular Imager™ (PMI™) System User Manual

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Please refer to your software manual for detailed host computer system and software
requirements. If the computer is not purchased from Bio-Rad, system compatibility is the
responsibility of the user. Please check with your local Bio-Rad office regarding compatibility
for your specific brand of computer

3.2 Setting Up Your PMI System

3.2.1 Shipping Check

Inspect all shipping containers to ensure that you have received all ordered items and that
no boxes are damaged. If items are either missing or damaged, report them to both the
shipping company and Bio-Rad Laboratories immediately.

The PMI system should arrive complete with the following items:

Remember to verify that any additional peripherals that you ordered with your PMI system
have been received.

3.2.2 Unpacking

For the first-time installation please call Bio-Rad technical support (1-800-424-6723) to
arrange a visit of a field service engineer.

Unpacking the Laser Scanner and Tray

Note: Explicit packing/unpacking instructions are located in a clear document envelope
attached on the outside of the shipping container. Refer to these instructions at all times
prior to unpacking or packing.

Unpack the laser scanner by following the steps below:

1. Cut the metal strap on the instrument packaging

2. Slide the cardboard cover off vertically

3. Remove the front and rear packaging

4. Grip the bottom of the scanner on both sides and place on the bench top.

Warning: Get a helper; a single person should not attempt to lift the scanner.

Warning: Always lift heavy objects with bent knees and a straight back to avoid back injury.

Caution: Do not supply power to the scanner until the system has been set up following
the installation procedures and the scan head locking screw has been removed. Failure to
remove the locking screw before starting the scanner may damage the instrument.

Note: Retain all packaging materials for future transport of the PMI system.

Unlocking the Scan Head

To protect the scanning mechanism during transport, the scanner uses a scan head locking
screw. The screw, which is located at the rear left-hand side of the instrument, restrains the

Quantity

Item

1 PMI

scanner

1 Sample

tray

1 USB-2

cable

1 Power

cord

Hardware Instruction Manual

1 Warranty

card

Quantity One software (single user license)