User`s manual

Lake Shore MTD Series Cryotest System User’s Manual
Unpacking & Inspection 2-1
CHAPTER 2
PRE-INSTALLATION
2.0 GENERAL
This chapter discusses inspection, unpacking, and reshipment aspects of the MTD Cryotest System.
Inspection and unpacking are detailed in Paragraph 2.1, repackaging for shipment in Paragraph 2.2,
general installation precautions in Paragraph 2.3, electrostatic discharge in Paragraph 2.4, safety
summary in Paragraph 2.5, and safety symbols in Paragraph 2.6. Refer to Appendix E for safety
instructions for handling liquid helium and nitrogen.
2.1 INSPECTION AND UNPACKING
Inspect shipping containers for external damage. All claims for damage (apparent or concealed) or
partial loss of shipment must be made in writing to Lake Shore within five (5) days from receipt of goods.
If damage or loss is apparent, please notify the shipping agent immediately.
Open the shipping containers. A packing list is included with the system to simplify checking that all
components, cables, accessories, and manuals were received. Please use the packing list and the
spaces provided to check off each item as the system is unpacked. Inspect for damage. Be sure to
inventory all components supplied before discarding any shipping materials. If there is damage to the
instrument in transit, be sure to file proper claims promptly with the carrier and insurance company.
Please advise Lake Shore Cryotronics of such filings. In case of parts or accessory shortages, advise
Lake Shore immediately. Lake Shore cannot be responsible for any missing parts unless notified within
60 days of shipment. The standard Lake Shore Cryotronics Warranty is included on the A Page
(immediately behind the title page) of this manual.
2.2 REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT
If it is necessary to return any part of the MTD Series for repair or replacement a Return Goods
Authorization (RGA) number must be obtained from a factory representative before returning the
instrument to our service department.
When returning an instrument for service, the following information must be provided before Lake Shore
can attempt any repair.
1. Instrument model and serial number
2. User's name, company, address, and phone number
3. Malfunction symptoms
4. Description of system
5. Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number
If possible, the original packing material should be retained for reshipment. If not available, consult Lake
Shore for shipping and packing instructions.
2.3 GENERAL INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
The following are general safety precautions that are not related to any specific procedure and therefore
do not appear elsewhere in this publication. These are recommended precautions that personnel should
understand and apply during the installation phase.
Keep away from live circuits. Installation personnel shall observe all safety regulations at all times. Turn
off system power before making or breaking electrical connections. Regard any exposed connector,
terminal board, or circuit board as a possible shock hazard. Components that retain a charge shall be
discharged only when such grounding does not result in equipment damage. If a test connection to
energized equipment is required, make the test equipment ground connection before probing the
voltage or signal to be tested.