Handling and Storage
IMPORTANT
: It is the responsibility of the customer to safely and carefully lift and
move the hexapod.
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Be careful when you move or transport the hexapod.
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Retain the shipping materials for future use.
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Transport or store the hexapod in its protective packaging.
WARNING: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Components!
Wear an ESD wrist strap when you handle, install, or do service to the system assembly.
You could damage the power supply or drives if you fail to observe the correct
ESD practices.
Inspect the shipping container for any evidence of shipping damage. If any damage exists, notify the
shipping carrier immediately.
Remove the packing list from the shipping container. Make sure that all the items specified on the
packing list are contained within the package.
The documentation for the hexapod is on the included installation device. The documents include
manuals, interconnection drawings, and other documentation pertaining to the system. Save this
information for future reference.
Unpacking and Handling
It is the responsibility of the customer to safely and carefully lift and move the hexapod.
IMPORTANT
: All electronic equipment and instrumentation is wrapped in antistatic
material and packaged with desiccant. Ensure that the antistatic material is not
damaged during unpacking.
DANGER
:
Lifting Hazard!
Use care when you move the HEX500-350HL or you could
negatively affect the performance of it.
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Use the correct lifting techniques, mechanical assistance, or additional help to lift or
move this product.
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Make sure that all moving parts are secure before you move the hexapod. Unse-
cured moving parts could shift and cause injury or damage to the equipment.
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Do NOT use the struts or joints as lift points
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Do not manually lift and move the HEX500-350HL.
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Do not use the cables to lift or move the hexapod.
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If the hexapod is heavy, a single person lift could cause injury. Use assistance when
you lift or move it.
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for dimensions
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for mass specifications.
Carefully remove the hexapod from its protective shipping container.
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Use lifting straps fed through the lifting rings of the shipping brackets (refer to
).
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If necessary, use a cart, dolly, or similar device to move the stage to a new location.
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Gently set the hexapod on a smooth, flat, and clean surface.
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Use compressed nitrogen or clean, dry, oil-free air to remove any dust or debris that has collected
during shipping.
Hardware Manual
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