4.1.1 Delivery and storage
Introduction
This section describes the requirements for receiving the delivery box and storing the
instrument before installation.
Heavy object. The ÄKTA avant instrument weighs about 119 kg. Use proper lifting
equipment, or be four or more people when moving the instrument. All lifting and moving
must be performed in accordance with local regulations.
When you receive the delivery
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Record on the receiving documents if there is any apparent damage on the delivery
box. Inform your GE representative of such damage.
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Move the delivery box to a protected location indoors.
Delivery box
ÄKTA avant instruments are shipped in a delivery box with the following dimensions and
weight:
WeightDimensions (mm)Contents
155 kg1000 × 900 × 800
(width × height × depth)
ÄKTA avant instrument with ac-
cessories
Storage requirements
The delivery boxes should be stored at a protected place indoors. The following storage
requirements must be fulfilled for the unopened boxes:
Allowed rangeParameter
-25°C to 60°CAmbient temperature, storage
20% to 95%, noncondensingRelative humidity
ÄKTA avant Operating Instructions 29101556 AB 53
4 Installation
4.1 Site preparation
4.1.1 Delivery and storage
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