7.
Maintenance and Spare Parts
Clean and sanitize the internal and external surfaces of the tote regularly using a suitable cleaning agent
as specified for your establishment. If using a mechanical system, temperatures should not exceed 60° C.
Avoid using abrasives. Totes should not be autoclaved.
Hinges and latches do NOT need to be, and should not be lubricated.
Apart from spare Port Brackets supplied in packs of 5 (part number LGRPFBP200L or LGRPFBP500L),
no other parts are user replaceable.
8.
Troubleshooting Guide and Useful Tips
Common issues encountered by new users are addressed in Table 6 below.
Table 6
Plastic Tote IFU - Troubleshooting
Issue
Cause
Solution
System is not filling/
Fluid supply may be restricted
Check fluid supply. Confirm that all clamps on the
draining properly
or closed.
appropriate line are open and that the tubing is not
pinched or twisted. Ensure all connections on the ap
propriate line are fully activated.
The locating port bracket
Locating port bracket installed
Confirm that a Pall Allegro biocontainer system is being
is securely in position yet the
in reverse position.
used and, if so, align port bracket as Figure 34. If
system does not align with
another manufacturer’s biocontainer is being used, then
the corners of the tote
reverse the bracket as per Figure 35.
The Allegro biocontainer system
The Allegro biocontainer was
Allegro systems are designed to be self-unfolding and
does not open correctly during fill unfolded prior to installation.
self-positioning. If unfolded prior to fill, they may not
open correctly during filling. Ensure the side panels are
folded over the top face of the system when installed.
The Allegro system is installed
Reinstall. Check that the corners of the biocontainer are
with the folded sections at the
aligned with each of the corners of the tote.
front and back of the tote instead
of at the sides.
Excessive creasing and folds are The selected system is too large
Ensure the correct single-use system is selected and
observed during filling of system
for the tote being used.
properly installed in the chosen tote.
The system does not form to the The selected system is too small
Ensure the correct single-use system is selected and
sides of the system
for the tote being used.
properly installed in the chosen tote.
NOTE:
For guidance on using other manufacturers’ single use systems in the Allegro plastic totes,
please contact your nearest Pall representative.
TIP:
When removing the front access door of the Allegro 500L tote, the door can be temporarily clipped
to the side of the tote.
TIP:
During storage and whenever the tote is being moved on a trolley, the outlet port tubing and any
attached components can be stored in the port tunnel directly underneath the base of the tote.
9.
Warranty
Pall warrants that Allegro plastic totes manufactured by Pall, when properly stored and installed, and
operated as per the specifications and design conditions stated in Pall datasheet USD 2815, will be free
from defects in material and workmanship during their shelf life.
The warranty on these products is two years of continuous use in accordance to the service instructions.
In case of damage or defects each tote has been designed to be completely traceable with a unique
batch identifier on the bottom panel of the tote.
Pall liability under any warranty is limited solely to replacing, or issuing credit for the Allegro hardware that
may become defective during the Warranty Period.
www.pall.com/biopharm
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