4.1.3
Site environment
Introduction
This section describes the environmental requirements for installation of the ÄKTA avant
instrument.
Environmental conditions
The following general requirements must be fulfilled:
•
The room must have exhaust ventilation
•
The instrument should not be exposed to sources of heat, such as direct sunlight
•
Dust in the atmosphere should be kept to a minimum
The installation site must comply with the following specifications.
Environmental requirements
Requirement
Parameter
Indoor use only
Allowed location
4°C to 35°C
Ambient temperature, operation
-25°C to 60°C
Ambient temperature, storage
20% to 95%, noncondensing
Relative humidity, operating
20% to 95%, noncondensing
Relative humidity, non-operating
Up to 2000 m
Altitude, operation
Pollution degree 2
Pollution degree of the intended environ-
ment
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ÄKTA avant Operating Instructions 29101556 AB
4 Installation
4.1 Site preparation
4.1.3 Site environment