Install the Dimension Icon SPM Unit

1. Move the acoustic hood/vibration isolation table to the desired location.
2. Using a pallet jack (maximum fork spacing 28”/71 cm, maximum fork thickness 3.5”/9 cm), move the crate containing the Dimension Icon microscope to the front of the acoustic hood.
3. Remove the red air and vacuum plugs, shown below, from the back of the Dimension Icon microscope:

4. Uncoil and unwrap the cables and hoses.
5. Attach the air and vacuum hoses to appropriate fittings on the back of the Dimension Icon microscope.
6. Place the vibration isolation pad on the isolation table.
7. Slide the Dimension Icon microscope to the vibration isolation table.

CAUTION: The Dimension Icon microscope unit exceeds the two-person lift weight limit and should be lifted with a mechanical assist. Use proper lifting technique when removing or replacing the Dimension Icon microscope. Improper lifting may cause muscle strain or back injury.

CAUTION: Do not place your fingers under the Dimension Icon granite base when moving the microscope. They can get crushed when the granite base settles on the vibration isolation pad.

8. Carefully remove the plastic wrap from the stage.
9. Cut the zip-tie holding the air hose and barbs to the X-axis stage:

10. Using an allen wrench, remove the red shipping bracket securing the X-axis linear bearing to the granite base:

11. Wipe down the granite base with isopropyl alcohol.
12. Remove two #10 cap screws from the back of the XY flexure:

13. Attach the chuck base to the X-axis flexure using the same cap screws.
14. Attach the right angle barbs to the chuck base.

15. Connect the color-coded vacuum and air hoses to the chuck base.
16. Attach the sample bias wire to the chuck base.

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