
Table of Contents
31 Introduction ..........................................................................................................
52 Site preparation overview ..................................................................................
103 Site preparation checklist ..................................................................................
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1 Introduction
Purpose of this document
The purpose of this document is to give the information you need to fully prepare your
site for the installation and testing of the system.
A Site preparation checklist is included in this document.
Scope of this document
This Site Preparation Guide covers the ImageQuant LAS 500 imager.
Preparation
Make sure to read the entire Site Preparation Guide and complete the Site preparation
checklist in Chapter 3.
If GE support is needed, returnthecompletedSite preparation checklist to the GE service
office in your region. You will find E-mail address and fax number to the GE service office
in your region under www.gelifesciences.com/contact. If your region is not listed, select
the nearest region.
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Assign personnel for site
preparation tasks
The site preparation tasks listed in the following table can be divided between two or
three people from the customer.
Site preparation tasksPersonnel
Site preparation/
installation
coordinator
•
Review the site preparation guide for safety information and system requirements.
•
Choose the site.
•
Coordinate personnel and tasks.
•
Coordinate the installation timing of the system with any domestic safety
procedures and testings.
•
Order required materials.
•
Schedule the installation and inform personnel of the installation date.
Laboratory personnel/
Primary users
•
Review the safety information.
•
Make sure that all customer-provided materials for the installation are
present at the site.
Facilities personnel
•
Make sure that the installation requirements are met for:
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Space at the installation site
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Environmental conditions
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Biosafety
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Ventilation and waste collection
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Electrical supply
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Safety and installation materials
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