AV1 AND AV5 USER MANUAL
2. SETUP
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
• Unpack the equipment.
• Check the packing and picking list to insure all accessories are there.
• Examine the packing material carefully for separately packed items.
• Check the table for external surface damage.
• Please be aware that the springs must not be touched at any time. Please use gloves when
you assemble the unit.
2.2 Assembling the AV1/AV5
For assembling the AV1 /AV5 please avoid touching the springs.
Place the anti vibration table in its required position on the floor. Preferably on a hard floor.
Level the table plate horizontally by adjusting the feet on the table legs. To ensure the best result, place a
gauge/bulls eye on the table plate and make sure it is leveled.
NOTE: The table can be modified to optimally work with equipment of different weight. It is important that you know
the exact weight of the equipment before proceeding. See chapter 3.3.
Put on the gloves. Remove the foam pads from the springs – without touching the springs with your bare hands.
Place the floating plate upon the springs, leave equal distance from all sides to the hole of the table plate for
centering the floating plate. It is very important that there isno contact between the floating plate and the table!
Place the inverted microscope on the floating plate.
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