See the following document for instructions on how to load your sample plate into the solid state endstation vacuum chamber:
Solid-State Endstation Sample Loading and Autovent Procedure

Under most circumstances, the beamline staff will load/unload samples for the users, due to risks of equipment damage. The user guide for loading samples into the microprobe endstation is provided below:

Microprobe Sample Loading

See the following document for instructions on loading your sample plate into the load-lock of the XPS endstation and transferring it to the main chamber.:

Loading Samples into the XPS Endstation