2-2 Echo Liquid Handler User Manual2.1 Pre-installation requirements2.1.1 Site requirementsThe following site requirements must be met before installation: Operating environment of 19°–26°C (66°–79°F) and 10%–80%relative humidity, non-condensing. Sturdy, level, water-resistant bench top capable of supporting128 kg (283 lbs) with sufficient bench space to accommodate theEcho liquid handler in a minimum operating envelope as follows (seeFigure 2.1):Operating space envelope: 59 cm (23.2 in) width x 99 cm (39 in)depth x 118 cm (46.5 in) heightFigure 2.1 Instrument layout on bench topTop clearance: 25.4 cm (10 in) minimum above the instrument toremove the top cover for servicing.Note: Less height clearance (>2.5 in) is acceptable if there issufficient space to lift the top and slide it all the way forward. Talk toyour Labcyte field engineer.Front clearance: sufficient clearance to load and unload microplatesby hand or by robot.Side clearance: 2.5 cm (1 in) minimum on left and right sides.59 cm (23.2 in)99 cm (39 in)118 cm (46.5 in) OperatingSide clearanceSide clearance2.5 cm (1 in)2.5 cm (1 in)30.5 cm (12 in)Rear clearanceTop clearance25.4 cm (10 in)Envelope7.6 cm (3 in)Front clearance