Disposal - Siemens Hematek 3000 System Instruction Manual

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8. Apply adhesive tape securing the lid to the sides of the system.
9. Wrap the system in the plastic bag retained with the transport container.
10. Grasp the slide stainer from both sides under its frame and lift it carefully.
11. Place the slide stainer on the lower part of the foam packing in the
transport container.
12. Set the upper part of the foam packing back in place.
13. Seal the transport container securely.
In the European Union, disposal of the system is regulated by Directive
2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and
corresponding national transpositions.
Siemens is committed to taking back and recycling electrical and electronic
equipment in areas where the above mentioned directive is enforced.
In areas where the above mentioned directive is not enforced, contact the
Siemens service with regard to disposal of the system.
Depending on the applications, parts of the system may be contaminated
with biohazardous or hazardous chemical material.
WARNING
Infection by contaminated material
Death or serious injury can result.
• Treat contaminated material according to national and local standards
and regulations.
• Before transport or disposal, disinfect parts of the system that may be
contaminated according to national and local standards and regulations.
• If you need assistance, contact the Siemens service.
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Hematek 3000 System – Instruction Manual – Version 1.3