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GE akta pure User Manual

GE akta pure
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ÄKTA
pure
Operating Instructions
Original instructions

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GE akta pure Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
Modelakta pure
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Introduction

About this chapter

Describes user information, safety notices, regulatory information, intended use, and associated documentation.

1.1 About this manual

Provides information needed to install, operate, and maintain the product safely.

1.2 Important User Information

Emphasizes reading the entire manual, defining intended use and prerequisites for system operation.

Safety Notices and Tips

Defines WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE symbols and explains 'Note' and 'Tip' usage.

1.3 Regulatory Information

Lists applicable regulations, standards, and manufacturing information for the instrument.

EU Directives and CE Marking

Details EU directives fulfilled, CE marking validity, and associated requirements.

Eurasian Customs Union Compliance

Provides regulatory information for Eurasian Customs Union technical regulations.

USA and Canada Regulations

Covers NRTL certification, FCC, and CAN ICES/NMB compliance for North America.

Other Regulations and Standards

Describes applicable standards, environmental conformity, and machinery/electrical equipment standards.

1.4 Associated Documentation

Lists user documentation, UNICORN documentation, and web resources for further information.

2 Safety Instructions

2.1 Safety Precautions: General and Personal

Covers general precautions, user training, personal protection, and handling hazardous substances.

Safety Precautions: Environment and Installation

Addresses fire/explosion hazards, environmental safety, and instrument installation/moving.

Safety Precautions: System Operation

Details safety for operation: computer compliance, electrical hazards, spills, chemicals, and environmental factors.

Safety Precautions: Maintenance

Outlines safety measures for maintenance, service, and decommissioning procedures.

2.2 Labels and Symbols

Describes instrument labels, rating labels, I/O box labels, and symbols with their meanings.

2.3 Emergency Procedures

Covers emergency shutdown, power failure effects, and restart procedures.

2.4 Recycling Information

Provides information on decontamination, product disposal, and electrical component disposal.

2.5 Declaration of Hazardous Substances (DoHS)

Explains pollution control labels and lists hazardous substances in components.

3 System Description

3.1 ÄKTA Pure Instrument Overview

Details instrument design, core configurations, available modules, and control panel.

3.2 UNICORN Software Overview

Provides an overview of UNICORN software, its modules, and their functions.

3.2.2 The System Control Module

Explains the System Control module's panes, functions, and toolbar buttons for run management.

4 Installation

4.1 Site Preparation

Covers delivery, storage, room requirements, site environment, power, and materials needed for installation.

4.2 Hardware Installation

Guides through unpacking the instrument, installing computer equipment, connecting units, and installing waste tubing.

4.3 Software Installation

Provides an overview of different UNICORN installation types and configurations.

4.4 Start UNICORN and Connect to System

Instructions on starting UNICORN, logging on, and connecting the instrument to the software.

4.5 Prime Inlets and Purge Pump Heads

Details procedures for priming inlets and purging pump heads for both System pumps A and B.

4.6 Performance Test

Recommends running a performance test before using the instrument.

4.7 Activate Power-Save

Provides steps to enable the instrument's power-save mode through system settings.

5 Prepare the System for a Run

5.1 Before You Prepare the System

Emphasizes checking method settings and available accessories before system preparation.

5.2 Prepare the Flow Path

Covers flow path preparation, including waste tubing, outlet tubing, and plugging unused ports.

Flow Path Preparation Cautions

Covers fastening bottles, buffer tray weight limits, and avoiding spillage/overflow.

5.3 Prime Inlets and Purge Pump Heads

Details priming inlets and purging pump heads, referencing Section 4.5.

5.4 Connect a Column

Guides on connecting a column using a holder, including pressure warnings and connection steps.

Column Connection Warnings

Warns about excessive pressure and overtightening when connecting columns.

5.5 Pressure Alarms

Explains pressure alarm types and how to set tubing dimensions and pressure limits.

5.6 Prepare for a Run at Cold Room Temperature

Provides precautions for operating the instrument in cold environments to avoid issues.

6 Run a Method

6.1 Before You Start

Emphasizes pre-run checks, including system preparation, column selection, and buffer immersion.

Operation Safety Cautions

Covers RPC tubing, PPE, hazardous substances, high pressure, and explosion risks before starting a run.

Hold, Pause, or Stop the Run

Explains how to interrupt, pause, resume, or stop a method run using System Control icons.

6.2 Applying the Sample

Describes sample application techniques, including manual filling and automated injection through a sample loop.

6.3 Start a Method Run

Guides on opening the Method Navigator, selecting a method, and initiating the start protocol.

6.4 Monitor the Run

Explains how to follow the ongoing run in the System Control module using the Process Picture.

6.5 After Run Procedures

Details system cleaning, storage, column cleaning/storage, and pH electrode storage.

Post-Run Safety and System Cleaning

Covers safety for maintenance and detailed steps for cleaning the instrument and its components.

Shut Down the Instrument

Provides instructions on how to switch off the instrument using the power switch.

7 Maintenance

Maintenance Program Overview

Outlines preventive maintenance schedules: weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and as-needed.

Periodic and Required Maintenance

Lists periodic actions like calibration and solution changes, and as-needed tasks.

Cleaning Before Planned Maintenance/Service

Ensures safety by cleaning equipment and work areas before service engineer arrival.

8 Reference Information

8.1 System Specifications

Details instrument specifications including configuration, dimensions, power, and tubing.

Environmental and Operating Ranges

Lists storage, transport temperature, chemical environment, operating temperature, and humidity ranges.

Equipment Noise Level

Provides the acoustic noise level for the ÄKTA pure instrument.

8.2 Chemical Resistance Guide

Provides general biocompatibility and detailed chemical resistance information for the instrument.

Biocompatibility and Cleaning Chemicals

Describes material choices for biocompatibility and lists suitable cleaning chemicals.

Solvents and Chromatography Chemicals

Lists chemicals suitable for CIP, solubilization, denaturing, RPC, and HIC applications.

8.3 Ordering Information

Lists available accessories, spare parts, modules, and their respective code numbers for ordering.

8.4 Health and Safety Declaration Form

Provides forms for declaring equipment safety for on-site service or product return/servicing.

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