Beckman Coulter Biomek NXP, Preinstallation Manual

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CHAPTER 1
Preparing the Site
Preparation Overview
This preinstallation manual details the necessary site preparation required prior to the installation
of the Biomek NX
P
Laboratory Automation Workstation.
For preinstallation information for optional Cytomat incubators and storage units and other
optional integrated devices, Preparing Cytomat Devices .
Models
The information in this manual generally refers to both configurations of the Biomek NX
P
instrument; if specific conditions apply to only one configuration, this manual identifies these
configurations as follows:
• NX-MC — Biomek NX
P
Multichannel Laboratory Automation Workstation
• NX-S8 — Biomek NX
P
Span-8 Laboratory Automation Workstation
Site Preparation
Pay careful attention to the specifications and requirements described in this manual. Accurate and
timely preparation allows the Beckman Coulter Field Service Engineer to install the Biomek NX
P
instrument efficiently upon arrival. Appropriate site preparation includes making sure that:
• System specification requirements are met when the Biomek NX
P
instrument is installed (See
Biomek NXP System Specifications ).
• Adequate work space is set up for the instrument and automation controller (see Work Area
Minimum Dimensions ).
• The bench holding the Biomek NX
P
system supports the total installed weight of the
Biomek NX
P
instrument and any peripheral equipment (see Component Weights ). The bench
must also be level and stable so that normal operations of the Biomek NX
P
instrument do not
cause the bench to shift, jerk, or sway.
• Electrical supply and power quality are adequate for operation (see Electrical Requirements ).
• Sufficient air and vacuum are available for operating the entire system (see Air, Vacuum, and
System Fluid Requirements ).
•
Appropriate degassed system fluid is available for a Biomek NX
P
instrument equipped with a
Span-8 Pod (see System Fluid Requirements (NXP-S8 only) ).
After you have prepared the site, unpacking the instrument and placing it on the workbench ready
for installation are your responsibilities.