Handling the labware racks
About this topic
The labware racks store the stacks of labware (microplates, tip boxes, and tube racks) that are processed during a protocol run. This topic describes how to carry labware racks safely.
Carrying the labware racks
Do not hold a rack by the interior edges. The interior edges might have sharp surfaces that could cause cuts if handled improperly. 
A rack that is fully loaded with labware can be heavy. Grasp the rack handle firmly to prevent the rack from slipping or tilting.To carry a rack, firmly grasp the rack by the handle as the following figure shows.
Figure Carrying a front-load rack
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Related information
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Filling and emptying the labware racks | |
Mounting the labware racks onto the device and removing the racks from the device | |
Labware definitions and the Labware Editor | VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide |