Preparation For Use; Unpacking; 2A. Setup Of 2' X 2' Hood; 2B. Setup Of 16" X 16" Hood - vectus ALNOR Balometer Jr. Manuel Du Propriétaire

PREPARATION FOR USE

1. Unpacking

Before removing any parts from the carrying case, the arrangement of the
various items should be noted so that repacking can be done easily.
Depending on prior usage, either the 2' x 2' hood or the optional 16" x
16" hood may already be attached to the instrument base. If the entire
unit is to be lifted out as an assembly, caution must be exercised to
assure that the pieces do not separate, since dropping the instrument may
cause damage.
If your instrument was ordered with the optional 16" x 16" hood, it may
have been shipped in a separate carton. However, room has been set
aside in the instrument carrying case to store it when not in use. See
Repacking on page 12 for information.

2a. Setup of 2' x 2' Hood

Carefully remove the hood assembly from the case and unfold the hood
from around the frame. The frame itself is completely assembled, but
folded for storage. After the hood has been attached to the base (see
paragraph 3 on page 5), the assembly can be unfolded and deployed as
the hood is raised and attached to the hood support system (see page 6).
Proceed to step 3.

2b. Setup of 16" x 16" Hood

If the optional 16" x 16" hood is to be assembled, first locate the two ―L‖
shaped frame top sections packed to the left of the instrument base in the
carrying case. These sections are held together by an eyelet and slot
arrangement which mates with a similar eyelet and slot on the other
section. These pieces can be slid together, and are self locking by means
of a retention spring. For reference, the direction of sliding is marked by
an arrow on the appropriate corners of the frame sections. The assembled
frame should be square and solid. See Figure 2 for additional detail.
Figure 2: Now install the 16" x 16" hood to the frame top. This is most easily
Assembly of 16" x 16" frame top
accomplished by first stretching the hood around two corners of the
frame, and then pulling the hood into position around the other corners.
Make sure that the hood seams are located at the corners of the frame.
Finally, press the elastic cord into the channel along each of the sides of
the frame. Assembly of the 16" x 16" hood is now complete.
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