BD BACTEC™ FX Instrument User’s Manual
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2.3 Instrument Installation
2.3.1 Site Preparation
The BD BACTEC FX instrument is installed only by BD representatives.
The BD BACTEC FX instrument should be installed in an area that is free from undue vibration, direct
sunlight, high humidity, dust, temperature extremes, external air sources, and corrosive or explosive
vapors or gases.
The system will operate within specifications in room temperatures from 18.0–30.0 °C (64.4–86.0 °F).
Relative humidity should be 25–80% (non-condensing) for temperatures less than or equal to
30.0
°C (86.0 °F). The maximum dew point for operation is 26.1 °C for temperatures over 30.0 °C.
Locations Level Surface; No direct sunlight; No direct heat or other external air source;
No high humidity, dust, temperature extremes, or corrosive or explosive
vapors or gases
Noise @ 1 m 58 dBA using ANSI Type 2 sound meter
Altitude Evaluated for safety to 2,000 m
Other
Instrument shall withstand thermal decontamination at 65 °C for 10 hours.
The instrument shall withstand paraformaldehyde treatment as used for mycobacterial
decontamination.
Use of earthquake anchoring technique and kit will be provided with instruments as required by
local ordinances. The instrument anchorage system shall be pre-approved for installation in
California hospitals and labs by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and
Development (OSHPD).
Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 as per IEC 664.
WARNINGS
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT OR MOVE THE INSTRUMENT.
CONTACT BD FOR INFORMATION ON MOVING THE
INSTRUMENT.
TIP HAZARD! DO NOT LEAN OR PLACE WEIGHT ON THE
INSTRUMENT DRAWERS WHILE THEY ARE OPEN.
THE SINGLE INSTRUMENT, WHEN INSTALLED WITHOUT THE
COUNTER WEIGHTS, MUST BE SECURED TO THE MOUNTING
SURFACE BY YOUR LOCAL BD REPRESENTATIVE.
Environmental Requirements
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