2-12 Magellan® 9500Liquid Spills and MoistureSelect a checkstand design which allows fluids to flow through, and directsliquids away from any electronic equipment or storage areas.Counter CutoutThe most important consideration when planning the counter openingfor the scanner is the operator’s comfortable reaching distance. The ideal,ergonomically sound installation allows items to be directed within easyreach, and a scanning area requiring no lifting or special orientation ofitems. If you haven’t already read the information at the beginning of thischapter titled, Pre-Installation Considerations, please do so before continu-ing these instructions.The symmetrical design of the scanner permits the operator to easily passitems from one hand to the other while scanning (either from right-to-leftor left-to-right). With the unique 360- scan zone, scanning is accom-plished in one fluid motion. The operator simply slides the item from theconveyor belt or diverter area through the scanning area and passes theitem to the other hand, which in turn bags it or places it on a take-awayconveyor belt. Movement should flow naturally over the surface of thescanner.Note that the following guidelines for preparing an existing checkstand toaccept a scanner, or incorporating the unit into a new checkstand designwill not be accurate for all installations. Although these guidelines will suf-fice for most standard installations, the installer may need to make adjust-ments for varying counter heights and thicknesses, support design, orother checkstand limitations.Figure 2-6 shows a typical “left-hand-take-away” checkstand design.Follow these basic steps to install the unit:1. Select a position for the scanner that offers a smooth product flowwhich best accommodates the reaching distance of the average oper-ator.2. Cut the opening in the countertop. Reference Figure 2-7 for cut-out dimensions.
