Drucker Diagnostics QBC STAR Dry Hematology Analyzer - Manual (Page 15)

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2 – Installation and Setup
Unpacking and Setup
The QBC STar instrument weighs approximately 19 pounds. Use caution when lifting and moving the
instrument.
Carefully unpack the QBC STar instrument, noting any damage to the shipping carton. If damage is
observed, notify the carrier immediately. after unpacking, remove the instrument from the plastic bag,
and place it on a level, stable, working surface.
an operator’s clearance envelope while running the tube should be marked 11.8 in. (300 mm) from each
side of the unit. The operator should not stand within the clearance envelope longer than necessary
for operational purposes.
Proceed with electrical connection, described below.
Electrical Connection
• Connect the female end of the power pack to the back of the QBC STar instrument (see Figure 4).
• Connect the male end of the power cord to the main AC power source. To avoid electrical shock,
connect the power cord only to an approved power source such as a 3-wire grounded receptacle.
If a 2-wire receptacle is all that is present, have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-wire receptacle
in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
• Connect female end of power cord to male end of power pack.
Should the power cord or plug become cracked, frayed, broken or otherwise damaged, replace
them immediately (see appendix B for part number).
Never attempt to override electrical safety interlocks of the instrument.
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WARNINGS
If the equIpmeNt IS uSed IN A mANNeR Not SpecIfIed by the
mANufActuReR, the pRotectIoN pRovIded by the
equIpmeNt mAy be ImpAIRed.
do Not, uNdeR ANy cIRcumStANceS, Remove the GRouNd
pRoNG fRom the INStRumeNt poWeR pluG.