Integra ASSIST PLUS - ASSIST PLUS Installation Guide; Instrument Setup and Relocation

ASSIST PLUS – Operating instructions V02 Installation
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3 Installation
3.1 Operating environment
ASSIST PLUS has been designed for use in a laboratory. It shall be operated in a dry and
dust-free location with a temperature of 5–40°C and a maximal (non-condensing) relative
humidity of 80 %, see “7.1
Environmental conditions” on page 43.
3.2 Setting up and moving of the instrument
The ASSIST PLUS must be set up on a cleaned, dry and horizontal surface. Two persons
are required to lift the ASSIST PLUS. Hold the ASSIST PLUS firmly on both sides of the
Instrument base (13
).
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ARNING
Never lift the instrument on the Pipette arm (4), the Gripper (3) or on the Tip
sensor (10).
It must always be possible to manually disconnect the plug of the
ASSIST PLUS from electricity supply. The corresponding socket shall be
within easy reach of the operator and be clearly labeled as the disconnecting
device of ASSIST PLUS.
Only use a 3 core mains cable with protective earth to connect the external mains adapter
of ASSIST PLUS.
Relocating
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ARNING
ASSIST PLUS must be secured in the park position before carrying.
Before ASSIST PLUS can be relocated the tower must be parked. Clear both Decks (6
,
7
) of all labware and remove the Waste bin (9). Remove the Deck (7) or pull both levers
of the Pipette holder (4) down. Set the instrument to park position: Press the  Back and
 Fore arrow keys (15) and then the On/Standby key (19) simultaneously for approx. 3
seconds until the tower moves to park position. Alternatively, select “MOVE to park
position” within the Toolbox of ASSIST PLUS and press the Run key (30
).
Switch off the device and disconnect it from the electricity mains.
3.3 Charging the battery of the electronic pipette
The battery indicator in the upper right corner of the pipette screen informs about the
battery status. When it turns red, the pipette needs to be charged.
CAUTION
Use only the approved INTEGRA battery, power supply and charging stand.
Use of an incompatible power transformer can damage the pipette.
The battery can be charged using the mains adapter, a charging stand or the pipette
Charging cable (2) on the ASSIST PLUS, see “8.1 Accessories” on page 48.