GE ÄKTAcrossflow Site Preparation Manual
ÄKTAcrossflow
™
Site Preparation Guide
Table of Contents
31 Introduction ..........................................................................................................
52 Site preparation overview ..................................................................................
103 Site preparation checklist ..................................................................................
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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.
You must return this checklist to GE before GE Service personnel can install and test the
system.
WARNING
The product must be installed and prepared by GE personnel or a
third party authorized by GE.
Scope of this document
This Site Preparation Guide covers the ÄKTAcrossflow system.
The ÄKTAcrossflow system consists of the following components:
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ÄKTAcrossflow system separation unit
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Computer including a flat-screen monitor
•
UNICORN™ control system
Feedback to GE
Make sure to read the entire Site Preparation Guide and complete the Site preparation
checklist in Chapter 3.
Return the completed Site preparation checklist to the GE service office in your region.
You will findE-mailaddress and fax number to theGEservice officeinyour 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.
It is recommended that the same people assist the GE service personnel during the installation process later on.
Site preparation tasksPersonnel
Site preparation/
installation
coordinator
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Review the site preparation guide for safety information and system requirements.
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Choose the site.
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Coordinate personnel and tasks.
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Coordinate the installation timing of the system with any domestic safety
procedures and testings.
•
Order required materials.
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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
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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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Introduction
Before the product is delivered, you must prepare the site according to the instructions
in this chapter.
Select the site
Select a site that complies with national and international requirements for biosafety.
WARNING
Spread of biological agents. Theoperator has to take all necessary
actions to avoid spreading hazardous biological agents. The facility
must comply with the national code of practice for biosafety.
General site requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled at the location where the ÄKTAcrossflow
system will be installed:
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ÄKTAcrossflow is intended for indoor use only
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The instrument units must not be installed in a dusty environment
•
The instrument units must not be exposed to direct sunlight
Space requirements
Prepare a stable laboratory bench. The following space requirements must be fulfilled
at the bench where the ÄKTAcrossflow system will be installed:
SpecificationParameter
1200 x 600 mmMinimum bench area for operating the
ÄKTAcrossflow system
The bench must be able to support the
total weight of the system
Load capacity
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