Bio-Rad Profinia™ Protein Purification Instrument - Manual (Page 12)

Section 2
Installation Procedures
2.1 System Installation
The Profinia ™ purification system is shipped in three boxes. The largest box contains the
instrument wrapped in foam-insert protective packaging; the smaller boxes contain all the
additional components sold as part of the Profinia system.
Warning: Use care to follow the instrument unpacking procedures described below.
Improper handling of the instrument can cause damage.
To unpack and set up the Profinia system:
1. Open the smaller boxes containing the system components and make sure all parts
were received (see section 1.3 for a list of all components included with the Profinia
purification system).
2. Set the larger box containing the Profinia instrument on the floor with the arrows pointing
up (Figure 2.1).
Fig. 2.1. Profinia instrument box.
3. Use scissors or wire cutters to cut the plastic straps.
4. Use a large screwdriver or similar tool to remove the staples (if present) along the
sides, near the bottom of the box.
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