Luminex No Top Plate User Manual

No Top Plate Swivel Base
Lum/nex
®
Installation and User
Manual
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Luminex® No Top Plate Swivel Base Installation and User Manual
PN 89-00002-00-244 Rev. B
August 2010
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: About Luminex Swivel Base............................................................................... 1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
About This Manual .......................................................................................................... 1
Warnings and Notes .................................................................................................. 1
Symbols..................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Practices .............................................................................................................. 2
Technical Information ..................................................................................................... 3
Specifications ............................................................................................................ 3
Swivel Base Label ..................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Using Luminex Swivel Base............................................................................... 5
Installation....................................................................................................................... 5
Required Parts and Equipment ................................................................................. 5
Changes to the LX200 Installation Manual................................................................ 6
Installation Procedure.............................................................................................. 10
Installation Diagrams ............................................................................................... 11
Operation ...................................................................................................................... 13
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CHAPTER 1 About the NTP Swivel Base
Introduction
The Luminex NTP (No Top Plate) Swivel Base enables manufacturers of biotechnical instruments to provide custom top plates expressly designed to support their instruments.
This manual includes information about the following topics:
About This Manual
Safety Practices
Technical Information
Installation
Operation
Cleaning
About This Manual
Warnings and Notes
The following informational notes and warnings appear as necessary in this manual.
NOTE: This message is used to provide general helpful information. No
safety or performance issues are involved.
CAUTION: This message is used in cases where the hazard is minor or only
a potential hazard is present. Failure to comply with the caution may result in hazardous conditions.
WARNING: This message is used in cases where danger to the operator or to
the performance of the instrument is present. Failure to comply with the warning may result in incorrect performance, instrument failure, invalid results, or hazard to the operator.
DANGER: This message is used in cases where significant risk of serious
injury or death is present.
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Symbols
The following symbols appear as necessary in this manual.
Puncture or Pinch Point Warning
Manufacturer
Date of Manufacture
Safety Practices
Become familiar with the safety information in this section before using the NTP Swivel Base. This instrument includes mechanical components that, if handled improperly, are potentially harmful.
Make certain the swivel base rests securely on a stable surface, to avoid any possibility of toppling.
The swivel base includes moving parts and possible pinch points. Those features create the possibility of Injury.
WARNING: Use care when handling the swivel base to avoid pinch point
injuries.
NOTE: The swivel base in the following illustration includes a top plate.
This is for illustration purposes only; the manufacturer’s top plate can differ from the one depicted.
FIGURE 1. Location of Pinch Points
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About the NTP Swivel Base
Technical Information
Specifications
Weight: 44 lb (19.96 kg)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.30 inches (83.82 mm)(Height can be increased up to 1” using the
adjustable leveling feet)
Width: 18.75 inches (476.25 mm) (excluding control knobs)
Depth: 23.5 inches (596.9 mm)
Retraction Depth: 4.90 inches (124.5 mm)
Shipping and Storage Temperature: 0-50°C (32-122°F)
Shipping and Storage Relative Humidity: 20% - 80% noncondensing
Swivel Base Label
The NTP Swivel Base displays the following label:
FIGURE 2. Swivel Base Label
Part Number
Luminex NTP Swivel Base: CN-0251-01
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CHAPTER 2 Using the NTP Swivel Base
NOTE: In the following chapter, photographs show the NTP Swivel Base
with a top plate. This is included for illustration purposes only. The top plate provided by a manufacturer can differ from the one shown.
Installation
To install the NTP Swivel Base:
1. Place the NTP Swivel Base onto the flat surface where it will reside.
2. Place a level on top of the plate, right to left, to determine whether it is level.
FIGURE 3. Swivel Base with Level
3. Repeat step 2 , turning the level back to front.
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4. If necessary, use a 7/16” wrench to adjust one or more feet to make the top plate level.
FIGURE 4. Adjusting a Foot with the Wrench
NOTE: All four feet of the NTP Swivel Base are adjustable by
approximately 1”.
Operation
The Luminex NTP Swivel Base both swivels and moves left to right. A pair of knobs, one on the front and one on the back, controls each kind of movement.
FIGURE 5. Swivel Base, Front View
1 Top Plate: differs in design depending
on manufacturer, swivels
2 Middle Section: moves left and right
and carries the top plate along on its movements
3Bottom Section: remains stationary
4 Swivel knob: with corresponding knob
on back of instrument, controls rotation movement of top plate
5 Slide knob: with corresponding knob
on back of instrument, controls back and forth movement of middle section and top plate
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Using the NTP Swivel Base
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FIGURE 6. Swivel Base, Side View
1 Front and back swivel knobs
2 Front and back slide knobs
To move the middle section to the left or right:
1. Pull both the front and back slide knobs slightly outward.
2. Rotate each knob about one-quarter turn and release it. The middle section is now
disengaged and can move right and left, carrying the top plate with it.
3. Move the middle section as necessary. The middle section can only be locked into
place when it is fully extended or retracted.
4. Pull one of the knobs slightly outward.
5. Rotate the knob about one-quarter turn or until you feel the knob pull in and lock into
place. The middle section is now locked into place.
FIGURE 7. Swivel Base with Middle Section Extended to Right
FIGURE 8. Swivel Base with Middle Section Retracted to Left
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To swivel the top plate:
Pull both the front and back swivel knobs slightly outward.
Rotate each knob about one-quarter turn and release it. The top plate is now
disengaged and can swivel as necessary.
Swivel the top plate as necessary. The top plate can only be locked into place in the 3
o’clock, 6 o’clock, 9 o’clock, and 12 o’clock positions.
Pull one of the knobs slightly outward.
Rotate the knob about one-quarter turn or until you feel the knob pull in and lock into
place. The top plate is now locked into place.
Cleaning
To clean exterior surfaces:
1. Wipe all exterior surfaces with mild detergent.
2. Wipe all exterior surfaces with a 10% to 20% household bleach solution.
3. Wipe all exterior surfaces with distilled water.
4. Dry any unpainted metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
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