Bruker BioSpec 117 AVANCE III User manual

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BioSpec 117/16 AVANCE III
Version 1.7

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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Intended Use ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Using the documentation.................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Additional documents ......................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Responsibilities................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Validity ................................................................................................................................ 8
2 Safety.................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Warning notices.................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Safety instructions for the planning stage......................................................................... 10
2.2.1 Magnetic fields.................................................................................................................. 10
2.2.1.1 Control area....................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1.2 Exposed area .................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1.3 Exhaust system ................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.2 Safe handling of cryogen liquids........................................................................................ 11
2.2.3 O2 Supervision ................................................................................................................. 12
2.2.4 Emergency plan................................................................................................................ 12
2.2.5 Fire prevention.................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.6 Biological safety................................................................................................................ 13
2.2.7 Seismic safety .................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.8 Safety at work................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.9 Central monitoring of the MR system ............................................................................... 14
3 Standards and certification............................................................................................................. 15
3.1 Standards ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Environmental conditions ................................................................................................. 15
3.3 National standards for operating MR systems.................................................................. 16
4 Installation schedule ....................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Installation planning overview........................................................................................... 17
4.2 Planning aids.................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.1 Installation Schedule ........................................................................................................ 19
4.3 Prerequisites for delivery .................................................................................................. 19
4.3.1 Giving notice of readiness for shipment ........................................................................... 19
4.3.2 Prerequisites for delivery .................................................................................................. 19
4.3.3 Prerequisites for operation ............................................................................................... 20
5 Laboratory infrastructure and interactions................................................................................... 21
5.1 Operational procedures .................................................................................................... 21
5.2 IT structures...................................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Interactions ....................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.1 Magnetic interactions........................................................................................................ 22
5.3.1.1 Ferromagnetic mass......................................................................................................... 22
5.3.1.2 Mobile sources of magnetic disturbance .......................................................................... 23
5.3.1.3 Effect of MR system to other equipment .......................................................................... 24
5.3.1.4 Remote magnetic effects.................................................................................................. 24
5.3.2 Electromagnetic interactions ............................................................................................ 25
5.3.2.1 DC and LF interference .................................................................................................... 25
5.3.2.2 RF interference................................................................................................................. 26

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5.3.3 Mechanical interactions .................................................................................................... 28
5.3.3.1 Ground and building vibrations......................................................................................... 28
5.3.3.2 Impact noise ..................................................................................................................... 30
5.3.3.3 Acoustic ............................................................................................................................ 30
6 Planning details ............................................................................................................................... 31
6.1 Measurements and room dimensions .............................................................................. 31
6.1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 31
6.1.2 Operating area.................................................................................................................. 32
6.1.3 Magnet area ..................................................................................................................... 32
6.1.4 Technical area .................................................................................................................. 34
6.2 HF shielded room ............................................................................................................. 35
6.2.1 Filter plates ....................................................................................................................... 36
6.2.1.1 Electronic filter plate ......................................................................................................... 40
6.2.1.2 Magnet filter plate ............................................................................................................. 40
6.2.1.3 Filter plate for anesthetic gas exhaust.............................................................................. 40
6.2.1.4 Filter plate for magnet exhaust system............................................................................. 41
6.2.1.5 MRI CryoProbe™ filter plate............................................................................................. 41
6.2.1.6 In-vivo filter plate .............................................................................................................. 41
6.2.1.7 Filter plate for Faraday cage ventilation ........................................................................... 41
6.3 Exhaust system ................................................................................................................ 42
6.3.1 Design criteria of the exhaust system............................................................................... 44
6.3.2 Calculating the exhaust system........................................................................................ 45
6.4 Floor construction ............................................................................................................. 46
6.4.1 Surface loads and weights ............................................................................................... 47
6.4.2 Magnet foundation............................................................................................................ 48
6.4.3 Electrostatic discharge ..................................................................................................... 50
6.4.4 Seismic safety standards.................................................................................................. 50
6.5 Electrical installations ....................................................................................................... 53
6.5.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 53
6.5.2 Main connection ............................................................................................................... 54
6.5.3 Central potential compensation ........................................................................................ 56
6.5.4 Electrical connections in the magnet room....................................................................... 56
6.5.5 Electrical connections in the operating room.................................................................... 56
6.5.6 Connection and assembly of electrical distributor ............................................................ 57
6.6 Supervision signals........................................................................................................... 57
6.7 Cable lengths and routing................................................................................................. 58
6.7.1 Line lengths for the MRI CryoProbe ................................................................................. 62
6.8 Lighting system................................................................................................................. 63
6.9 Ventilation and air conditioning......................................................................................... 63
6.9.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 63
6.9.2 Air conditioning systems................................................................................................... 64
6.9.3 Anesthetic gas extraction ................................................................................................. 65
6.10 Cold water supply ............................................................................................................. 66
6.10.1 Connections and installation............................................................................................. 67
6.11 Cryogen liquids................................................................................................................. 70
6.12 Compressed air and gas supply ....................................................................................... 70
6.12.1 MRI CryoProbe™ ............................................................................................................. 70
6.13 Laboratory furnishings ...................................................................................................... 71

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6.13.1 Laboratory furniture .......................................................................................................... 71
7 Delivery and transport..................................................................................................................... 73
7.1 Maximum transport time ................................................................................................... 74
7.2 Packaging......................................................................................................................... 74
7.3 Magnet transport .............................................................................................................. 75
7.3.1 Transport method and limit value ..................................................................................... 75
7.4 Transporting electronic cabinets....................................................................................... 77
7.4.1 Transport method and limits ............................................................................................. 77
7.5 Moving into the building.................................................................................................... 78
7.6 Moving under special circumstances................................................................................ 81
8 Moving or dismantling the MR system.......................................................................................... 83
9 Checklist for preparing to install the system................................................................................ 85
9.1 Customer information ....................................................................................................... 85
9.2 Magnet installation............................................................................................................ 86
9.3 Laboratory rooms features ............................................................................................... 88
9.4 Declaration ....................................................................................................................... 90
Index ................................................................................................................................................. 95

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Introduction
1 Introduction
This manual provides support for the system owner when planning installation and meeting the
installation requirements of an MR system by specifying planning data.
1.1 Intended Use
This manual is to be used by the system owner and planning offices that have been entrusted
by the operator to plan installation and meet the installation requirements of an MR system.
This manual doesn’t intend to provide instructions for installation. A MR system may only be in-
stalled by Bruker BioSpin MRI or by personnel authorized by Bruker BioSpin MRI.
1.2 Using the documentation
This document is divided into the following subject areas:
Chapter Installation planning [17] provides instructions on the operational sequence of a
planning and installation stage and describes the necessary prerequisites and the operator's ar-
eas of responsibility, which must be met, before installation by Bruker BioSpin MRI can begin.
Chapter Safety provides [9] significant safety instructions for the system owner for the in-
stallation procedure. There are also references to safety instructions that are not relevant for
carrying out installation itself, but which should be heeded during subsequent operation and
may have repercussions on installation planning.
The valid standards and certification of an MRI system as well as references to typical operator
guidelines are provided in the Chapter Standards and certification [15].
Chapter Seismic safety specifications [50] provides instructions associated with installa-
tion under specific environmental conditions such as e.g. seismic regions.
Chapter Laboratory infrastructure and interactions [21] describes the general and in-
frastructure specifications for the installation site within a laboratory. Aspects relating to a sub-
sequent smooth operating procedure and to interactions with other laboratory facilities and the
building are discussed here.
Chapter Planning details [31] provides specific and detailed specifications for the various
installation areas of the MR system, e.g. space required and electrical connection data.
Chapter Delivery and transport [73] lists the prerequisites and conditions for the delivery
and transport of the MR system.
Chapter Checklist for preparing to install the system [85] provides a check list that
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1.3 Additional documents
The existing manual supplements the documentation of a BioSpec® system for the sole pur-
pose of planning installation.
The installation of an MRI CryoProbe™ requires additional installation schedules and imple-
mentation of installation requirements. This is described in an independent installation planning
manual for an MRI CryoProbe™ and is provided by a local branch.
1.4 Responsibilities
The responsibility for planning installation and for correctly implementing the installation require-
ments lies with the MR system owner, also if the system owner has outsourced planning servic-
es to external provider. Unless otherwise stipulated in the individual case by the contract of sale,
Bruker can only provide information to the system owner.
The transfer of risk is established in the general business terms and /or in the "Terms and Con-
ditions" of the respective contract of sale and must accordingly be taken into account when the
MR system owner plans the installation.
If there is a delay of receipt on the part of the MR system owner after readiness for shipment
has been sent to Bruker BioSpin MRI, the MRI system owner may be charged for the resulting
additional costs. The regulations on a delay of receipt are established in the General Business
Terms and the "Terms and Conditions" of the respective contract of sale.
1.5 Validity
The current manual represents the technical status of the installation requirements at the time
of publication.
Technical modifications that are established in the general business conditions and in the
“Terms and Conditions” of the contract of sale may require modifications in the installation re-
quirements.
Any instrument configurations shown in this manual are typical examples. However, the final
configuration of the ordered instrument is solely defined by the corresponding contract.

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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Warning notices
If there are impending risks or possible damage, these should be indicated by safety signs
during the installation. These must be in place prior to operation, due to which the risk of damage
may occur.
During preparation for installation and during actual installation of the MR system, people, build-
ings, and equipment can in principle be put at risk. The following safety measures must there-
fore be heeded by the MR system owner:
Warning of electric shock
Warning elivated heavy load
Warning building/structural damage
Warning handling cryogenic liquids
Warning ma gnetic field s
WARNING
Warning of an electric shock
Only technical personnel may carry out any work on the electrical facility at the installation
site.
WARNING
Warning of a elevated heavy load
Heavy loads shall only be transported and installed by professional personnel in compliance
with the necessary safety precautions.
WARNING
Warning of building/structural damage
The load-bearing capacity of all transport routes, storage facilities, and installation areas of
the equipment components must be checked and released by professional personnel.
WARNING
Warning when handling cryogenic liquids
Cryogenic liquids may only be handled by technical personnel. Cryogenic liquids may be
transported and stored only on designated transport routes checked for their technical safety.
WARNING
Warning due to magnetic fields
The super-conducting magnet may only be set into operation or uninstalled by personnel au-
thorized by Bruker BioSpin MRI. All the necessary safety precautions, emergency plans, and
controlled access areas must exist and be activated before operation may begin.

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2.2 Safety instructions for the planning stage
There may not be any risk to people, buildings, or equipment when operating the system. The
following safety aspects must therefore be considered even when planning the laboratory infra-
structure and installing the system.
2.2.1 Magnetic fields
The super-conducting magnet of the MR system continually produces a very strong magnetic
field inside of and outside of the magnet. The magnetic field outside of the magnet may extend
far from the area of the magnet. To minimize hazards due to unawareness of the influence of
strong magnetic fields, access to these areas must be identified and controlled access to these
areas established by the owner of the MR system.
Fig. 2.1: Hazar dous zones
Figure 2.1: Fig. 2.1: Hazardous zones
1a Control area
1b Exposed area
2Access to the control area
3Access to the exposed area
4Gas exhaust discharge area

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2.2.1.1 Control area
The control area is the three-dimensional area in which the magnetic field strength is 0.5 mT
and higher. It is defined by the 0.5 mT stray field line of the particular magnet types.
The MR system owner must ensure that the area can only be accessed by authorized person-
nel. All access to the control area must be clearly marked for the user, e.g. by a combination of
warning signs, labels, and physical barriers.
2.2.1.2 Exposed area
The exposed area is the three-dimensional area in which the magnetic field strength is between
0.1 and 0.5 mT. It is defined by the corresponding stray field lines of the particular magnet types.
The exposed area is not a general area of risk.
Within the exposed area, sensitive equipment may experience impairment of functionality, dis-
turbance, or defects.
2.2.1.3 Exhaust system
To rule out the risk of asphyxiation or injury during a quench of the magnet, the magnet can only
be delivered and installed if an exhaust vent system is available and operational.
When planning the exhaust vent, attention should be paid to:
▪the exhaust vent and the discharge areas are permanently fully functional
▪the gas leaving in the discharge area does not constitute a risk for people, animals, or ob-
jects.
▪that a safe ventilation systems is also required even if the magnet is cold but not energized.
2.2.2 Safe handling of cryogen liquids
Cryogenic liquids (liquid helium and to sometimes nitrogen) are used in the magnets to maintain
superconductivity. The handling and storage of these extremely cold liquids requires compliance
with the safety measures described in the chapter Warning notices [9] and may only be car-
ried out by authorized personnel.
If storage facilities for cryogenic liquid containers are foreseen, these rooms must meet the safe-
ty regulations for storing these gases. Attention must be paid when planning these rooms to en-
sure that:
▪The room's ventilation system guarantees a fresh air exchange rate of at least 1.5 times the
rooms volume per hour
▪The proper function of the ventilation system is monitored continuously and appropriate
safety precautions are taken to indicate a failure of the ventilation system
▪Escape routes cannot be blocked by situations in which over- or underpressure may occur
WARNING
Danger to health
People with medical implants or pacemakers may not enter this area. No ferromagnetic parts
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2.2.3 O2 Supervision
The correct function of ventilation system in the magnet room and in storage locations of cryo-
genic liquids is a basic requirement for the safe operation of magnets using liquid cryogens like
N2 or He. In order to establish a second safety level, and especially for magnets that involve
liquid He and N2, Bruker BioSpin MRI strongly recommends the installation of an O2 supervision
system in the magnet room and in storage locations of cryogen liquids.
An O2 supervision unit is not part of the delivery of the MR instrument. It is the responsibility of
the system owner to decide on the usage of O2 supervision systems and to install such systems
in his laboratory. MR compatible O2 supervising units can be obtained from various commercial
providers.
2.2.4 Emergency plan
The conduct of staff and external parties in an emergency must be included in installation plan-
ning and the operation of the system and must be communicated to offices that may be affected.
Therefore emergency access to the control areas by appropriate means must be guaranteed
and the following organizations must therefore be trained in the risks and correct behavior :
▪Building administrators
▪Fire department
▪Police
▪Emergency paramedics
▪Building security
Attention must be paid in planning laboratory facilities to ensure that non-magnetic emergency
equipment is available, or that it is possible to use the equipment safely within the control area:
▪Provision & labeling of non-magnetic fire extinguishers
▪Use of emergency lighting suitable for magnetic fields (see Chapter Lighting system
[63])
▪Prevention of use of ferromagnetic oxygen cylinders by emergency personnel
▪Clarify use of defibrillators in the control area.
WARNING
Blocking of escape routes from overpressure
During a magnet quench, an over pressure situation arises in the magnetic room. Escape
routes and emergency exits must be designed so that they work reliably under pressure con-
ditions.
WARNING
Failure of ventilation system
The correct function of the ventilation system in the magnet room and in storage locations is
a basic assumption for the safe usage of superconducting magnets and for the handling of
cryogen liquids. Therefore, the correct function of the ventilation system needs to be moni-
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Attention must be paid during planning to ensure that under emergency conditions in addition to
the marked emergency exits, non-marked entrances and exits to the control area can be used:
▪Opening of exits and emergency routes during over- or underpressure conditions
▪Labeling the control area at places that could be used in an emergency, e.g. adjacent win-
dows and escape routes.
2.2.5 Fire prevention
The MR system does not require any dedicated fire prevention. If fire prevention apparatus is to
be used at the installation site, the following notices should be heeded when planning installa-
tion:
▪Many smoke detectors react to escaping cold helium, small amounts of which can be re-
leased during maintenance work on the magnet. To prevent inadvertent false alarms, detec-
tors that are heat triggered should be used instead.
▪Heat detectors and sprinklers often require access for regular maintenance work. Attention
should be paid to ensure that these access points are not located in the area above the mag-
net, since maintenance is not possible there while the magnet is on field.
▪To prevent damage to the magnet and to the MR system's control electronics due to false
alarms, Bruker BioSpin MRI recommends the use of so-called pre-action sprinklers.
2.2.6 Biological safety
In relation to the health and safety of employees and laboratory animals, we refer to compliance
with national specifications and regulations.
Repairs by Bruker BioSpin MRI can only be carried out after decontamination of equipment has
been demonstrated in writing and any damage to the health of Bruker BioSpin MRI employees
has been ruled out.
Appropriate aids, access and procedures that rule out any damage to the health of service per-
sonnel must therefore be provided for maintenance, service, and repair of the MR system.
▪Measures and aids for cleaning and decontaminating hardware and accessories.
▪If there a hazard category exists: Planning a physical separation between various hazard
areas for different parts of the MR system, e.g. technical room and its access in a non-haz-
ardous area.
2.2.7 Seismic safety
Installation in areas at seismic risk requires specific measures for making the MR system seis-
mically secure. These expansions are possible, but are not part of the scope of the MR system's
standard delivery. Please note in Chapter Seismic safety standards [50] and contact your
local Bruker BioSpin MRI branch for installation planning in seismic areas.
2.2.8 Safety at work
For the general specifications for safety at work, we refer to compliance with the national regu-
lations.
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▪High noise levels in the magnet room and in the technical room.
▪Circulation of air and monitoring of breathable air in the magnet room
▪Use of anesthetic gases
▪Accumulated exposure times
▪Accumulated exposure times in high magnetic fields
Appropriate countermeasures for reducing noise levels at work stations must be taken by
soundproofing in the magnet room.
An appropriate infrastructure must be provided at the different work stations for extracting anes-
thetic gases during in-vivo experiments. The MR system is equipped with an anesthetic gas ex-
haust system within the magnet bore, which can be connected to an external exhaust system.
The limit value of the permitted exposure times are controlled nationally and must be implement-
ed by the system owner of the MR using appropriate work schedules and information about the
field plots of the respective magnets.
2.2.9 Central monitoring of the MR system
In order to increase safety for the operator and for service personnel, and in order to prevent
severe damage of the magnet hardware, a supervision network should be considered that is in-
terfaced to a central laboratory alarm network. Such systems could possibly include:
▪Smoke detectors
▪Access supervision of restricted areas.
▪Process water supply
▪Ventilation system (must)
▪O2 supervision
▪Magnet status supervision via the magnet monitoring unit interlock signal (see technical
room)
It is the responsibility of the system owner to decide on such networks and to establish suitable
safety mechanisms in his laboratory infrastructure. Bruker BioSpin MRI is not responsible for the
connection to any remote supervision system, nor for any possible damage caused by the lab-
oratory alarm system.
Suitable alarm notifying pathways and procedures must be established to alert users in danger-
ous situations and to prevent damage of the instrument. These information pathways must also
take into account absence of laboratory staff during week-end or vacation periods, i.e. by
▪acoustic and/or visual alarm signs within the MR and laboratory rooms
▪suitable alarm signal to the central supervision network of the building
▪automatic email or phone message to the persons indicated in the emergency plan

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Standards and certification
3 Standards and certification
3.1 Standards
Recently delivered MR systems meet the standards listed below in relation to electrical safety
and electromagnetic compatibility:
Safety
▪EN/IEC 61010-2-1:2001
▪EN/IEC 61010-2-82:2002
EMC:
▪EN/IEC 61326:2004
3.2 Environmental conditions
The following environmental conditions must be guaranteed to maintain electrical safety at the
installation site.
General conditions:
▪Use in indoors
▪Height up to 2000 m above sealevel.
▪Temperature range 5°C to 40°C
▪Highest relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C, declining thereafter linearly to
50% relative humidity at 40°C
▪Degree of pollution II
Electrical network specifications
▪Double insulation
▪IP classification 32
▪Power supply fluctuations no greater than +/- 10%
▪Transient overvoltages as they normally occur in the main power supply
Compliance with electromagnetic compatibility cannot be guaranteed in every case when ex-
isting MR systems are upgraded while components of the old MR system are reused. In these
cases, the electrical safety is still guaranteed for all new delivered components.

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3.3 National standards for operating MR systems
Compliance with all national standards for operating MR systems is the responsibility of the MR
system owner. The references to national standards listed in this document should not be re-
garded as complete or as generally valid.
To achieve the functionality of the MR system, the specifications for the environmental condi-
tions of the different room areas must be met. See Chapter Planning details [31].

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4 Installation schedule
4.1 Installation planning overview
Planning for a BioSpec® installation comprises the following subject areas:
▪Characterization the planned installation site in terms of its suitability for MR
▪Planning the laboratory structure and operational procedures
▪Planning the structure of rooms and buildings
▪Planning electronics and cable trays
▪Planning air conditioning, water supply and room ventilation
▪Planning safety devices
The main components of an installation should be included in the following rooms:
▪Air-conditioned and sound-proofed magnet room, potentially with RF shielding
▪Temperized technical room for the MR system's electronics
▪Operating area and animal preparation area
Fig. 4.1: Installation planning overview
Figure 4.1: Fig. 4.1: Installation planning overview
1Magnet room 4Power distribution panel
2Operating area 5Exhaust line and vent
3Preparation area 6Technical room

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Top left Magnet front view fitted with the AutoPac™ positioning system
Top right Rear view of the magnet with CCM and an installed MRI CryoProbe™
Bottom left Control electronics of an MR system with three cabinets (no cooling cabinet)
Bottom right Cooling unit, compressor and gas cylinder of the MRI CryoProbe™ in the technical
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4.2 Planning aids
It makes sense for external expert planners to assist with installation planning and the conver-
sion of plans into structural measures. Due to their many years of experience, Bruker BioSpin
MRI and/or their local branch is able actively to support these. Contact the planning office of your
local Bruker BioSpin MRI branch for this assistance.
4.2.1 Installation Schedule
The chronological sequence of a complete system installation is shown in the following illustra-
tion. The deadline for transferring the magnet planned at the outset and agreed with Bruker Bio-
Spin MRI must be confirmed as binding to Bruker BioSpin MRI 12 weeks at the latest prior to
actual transfer. See chapter Giving notice of readiness for shipment [19] .
4.3 Prerequisites for delivery
4.3.1 Giving notice of readiness for shipment
Readiness for shipment is given on this basis of the checklist for preparation for system
installation [85]. This needs to be signed by the MR system owner 12 weeks at the latest
prior to the scheduled delivery and sent to the local Bruker BioSpin MRI branch.
The delivery date stated therein is binding in the case of a delay in acceptance.
4.3.2 Prerequisites for delivery
The following prerequisites must be fulfilled on the day the system is delivered:
▪The storage sites must comply with the general environmental conditions [15]
▪The system owner can provide qualified documents that all transportation routes are certi-
fied for heavy loads
▪All transport routes are openly accessible and meet the specifications for transport routes.
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▪If during temporary storage, the period between delivery and scheduled initial operation ex-
ceeds the permitted storage times of the magnets, the MR system owner must organize
maintenance of the magnet with cryogenic liquids (see maximum shipment time [74]).
The temporary storage location of the cold magnet needs sufficient safety means for the
storage of liquid cryogens, i.e. a suitable ventilation system.
4.3.3 Prerequisites for operation
The following prerequisites must be fulfilled for before the system can be put into operation:
▪A contact person who can continuously be reached must be named by the MR system own-
er
▪Access to the installation site must generally satisfy the local safety specifications that apply
to MR systems.
▪During the installation period, it must be guaranteed that only people authorized by the Bruk-
er BioSpin MRI employee have access to the installation site.
▪The Bruker BioSpin MRI employee needs to obtain a key allowing access the installation
site. If necessary, he must be allowed access to adjacent rooms and/or buildings and circuit
diagrams, as well as facilities and systems in the building.
▪All technical specifications for the different areas must be met in full
▪All safety specifications must be met in full
▪The rooms must be clean and ready for occupancy. They must meet the specifications of
environmental conditions/pollution level at the installation site
▪all necessary house connections for installation are available and operational
▪no construction work in progress at the installation site
▪Tools and materials needed to put the system into operation are available in their entirety.
It is explicitly pointed out that non-fulfillment of the technical and/or relevant safety specifica-
tions may lead to the stop of the system being put into operation and may be regarded as a
delay in acceptance.