Äktapilot: Site Preparation Guide

ÄKTApilot™
Site Preparation Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3
2 Site preparation overview .................................................................................. 5
3 Site preparation checklist .................................................................................. 10
2 ÄKTApilot Site Preparation Guide 29-1396-54 AA

1 Introduction
1 Introduction
Purpose of this document

The purpose of this document is to provide 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 ÄKTApilot system.
The ÄKTApilot system consists of the following components:
• ÄKTApilot system separation unit
• 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 find E-mail address and fax numbers to the GE service office in your region under:
www.gelifesciences.com/contact .
If your region is not listed, select the nearest region.
ÄKTApilot Site Preparation Guide 29-1396-54 AA 3

1 Introduction
Assign personnel for site

preparation tasks
The site preparation tasks listed in the following table can be assigned to more than one
person at the customer site.
It is recommended that the same people assist the GE service personnel during the
subsequent installation process.
Personnel Site preparation tasks
Site preparation/ • Review the site preparation guide for safety information and system re-
installation quirements.
coordinator
• Choose the site.
• Coordinate personnel and tasks.
• Coordinate the installation timing of the system with any domestic safety
procedures and testings.
• Order the required materials.
• Schedule the installation and inform the relevant personnel of the instal-
lation date.
Laboratory personnel/ • Review the safety information.

Primary users
• 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:
- Space at the installation site
- Environmental conditions
- Biosafety
- Ventilation and waste collection
- Electrical supply
- Safety and installation materials

2 Site preparation overview
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. The operator must 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 ÄKTApilot system
will be installed:
• ÄKTApilot is intended for indoor use only
• 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 with a height of 1200 mm. The following space re-
quirements must be fulfilled at the location where the ÄKTApilot system will be installed:
Parameter Specification
Minimum bench area for placement of 1200 x 600 mm

the ÄKTApilot system
Recommended minimum bench area for 2000 x 800 mm

operating the ÄKTApilot system

The ÄKTApilot system can be installed on a mobile trolley. The dimensions for the Universal
Table trolley are:
• Width: 1200 mm
• Depth: 800 mm
• Height: 720-920 mm
Note: The computer and screen have their own specifications and requirements.
Make sure to follow these when connecting them.
WARNING
Access to power cord. Do not block access to the power cord. The
power cord must always be easy to disconnect.
Dimensions and weight

The following illustration shows the dimensions of the ÄKTApilot system.
900 mm
540 mm
750 mm
The weight of the ÄKTApilot system is 114 kg (monitor arm and computer not included).

The ÄKTApilot system is shipped in a wooden crate with the following dimensions:
• Width: 1200 mm
• Depth: 760 mm
• Height: 1350 mm
The system is delivered on a pallet that will add an extra weight of 20 kg.
Note: Since the ÄKTApilot system weighs 114 kg, four people are required to safely
lift the system out of the crate and onto either the workbench or a trolley.
Environmental requirements
The installation site must comply with the following specifications:
Ambient temperature, operation 4°C to 40°C
Relative humidity 20% to 95%, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure 840 to 1060 mbar
Electrical requirements
Supply voltage 100 to 240 V AC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Max power 800 VA
Fuse 10 A/250 V or 16 A/125 V
Number of wall outlets 4
• One for the ÄKTApilot system
• One for the computer
• One for the computer screen
• One spare outlet for extra valves

WARNING
Protective ground. The product must always be connected to a
grounded power outlet.
Computer requirements
Note: The computer is either supplied as part of the system delivery or obtained lo-
cally. Install the client computer equipment according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
The ÄKTApilot system consists of a ÄKTApilot system separation unit, a connected
computer including a flat-screen monitor, and UNICORN control system. The following
table specifies the computer requirements.
Operating system Windows® 7 Professional, 32-bit or 64-

bit
Control system UNICORN 5 or higher versions.
Note: • The computer should be installed, placed and used according to the instruc-
tions and specifications provided by the manufacturer of the computer.
• A printer should be connected to the computer.
• The computer should not be connected to a network before the installation.
User-supplied accessories and

consumables
The following equipment must be supplied by the user:
Equipment Specification
Printer Printer connected to system computer
Photocopier Access to photocopier
Balance Calibrated balance with certificate (range 500

g to 5000 g)
Waste flask 10 liter

Equipment Specification
Reagent vessels 4 to 5 additional vessels
Inlet and Outlet tubing According to the system specification
General laboratory equipment Wipes, syringes, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Gloves, lab coats, etc.

as required
The following chemicals must be supplied by the user:
Item Specification
High quality water For example, WFI/MQ purified
Acetone • 1% in high quality water
• 0.4% in 1 M sodium chloride
Ethanol 20%
Calibration solutions for pH • pH 4.00 (200 ml)
• pH 7.00 (200 ml)
• pH 10.00 (200 ml)
Conductivity solutions Approximately 2, 12 and 110 mS/cm
Note: All solutions should be filtered and degassed, and all solutions should have
relevant certificates.
Other product specifications
Noise < 70 dB(A)

3 Site preparation checklist
Introduction
Read the previous chapters in this Site Preparation Guide before completing the checklist.
Complete the checklist in this chapter to make sure that all necessary preparations have
been made for the installation of ÄKTApilot.
You must send the completed checklist to a GE office before GE service personnel can
install ÄKTApilot. See details in Chapter 1.
Checklist
Requirement YES NO N/A Comment/specify
General
When was the ÄKTApilot system received

(month/year)?
Will the GE service personnel be required to take

site EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) or secu-
rity training before doing the installation?
Assigned personnel
Personnel are assigned as specified.
Does the personnel experience level with

the ÄKTApilot system correspond to:
• new user?
• intermediate user?
• advanced user?
Will the personnel require training on how

to use the ÄKTApilot system?
Site selection
Site complies with requirements for

biosafety
General site requirements are fulfilled

Space requirements
Space is available as specified.
Environmental requirements
The proper environmental conditions are fulfilled

as specified.
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Atmospheric pressure
Electrical requirements
Electrical requirements are fulfilled as specified.
Four (4) grounded wall outlets
Computer requirements
A computer has been purchased and received
Has an administrator account been creat-

ed and a logon password established for
our use?
Will the computer be connected to a net-

work?
Is there on-site IT support available if

needed?
Are the computer requirements fulfilled?
User supplied equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

as required (e.g., gloves, lab coats, etc.)
Printer connected to the system computer
Calibrated balance with certificate

(range 500 g to 5000 g)
Access to photocopier
Waste flask, 10 liters

4-5 reagent vessels
Inlet and Outlet tubing according to the

system specification
General laboratory equipment

(e.g., wipes, syringes, etc.)
User supplied consumables
High quality water, filtered, 10 liters
Ethanol 20%, 3 liters
Acetone
• 1% in high quality water, 10 liters
• 0.4% in 1 M sodium chloride, 5 liters
pH solutions,
pH 4.00, 7.00 and 10.00
Conductivity solutions,
approximately 2, 12 and 110 mS/cm
Additional information

Customer contact information

Date (dd-mmm-yyyy)
Company/Customer name
Company/Customer
representative
Name
Address
Email
Phone number
Customer experience level Beginner Intermediate Advanced

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2 Site preparation overview .................................................................................. 5

3 Site preparation checklist .................................................................................. 10

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