Shipping Or Storing The System; Cleaning The Sample Path; Removing The Cartridges - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

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Shipping or Storing the System

BIOHAZARD:
Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards for recommended
precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
WARNING:
damage to the system, remove power from the system as described in this
procedure.
Shipping or storing the system involves 5 basic steps:
1. Clean the sample path with bleach.
2. Remove the cartridges.
3. Clean and dry the tubing.
4. Remove and store the sensors.
5. Remove peripherals and disinfect the exterior surfaces.
When you are ready to dispose of the system, observe federal, state, and local codes or
requirements for disposal or recycling. Use the following procedures to prepare the system
for long term storage, shipping to another location for repair, or for disposal.

Cleaning the Sample Path

Refer to Cleaning the Sample Path‚ page 5-22.

Removing the Cartridges

1. Select
2. If an AutomaticQC cartridge is installed, remove and dispose of it according to your
institution's protocol:
a. Slide the connector on the AutomaticQC cartridge to the right.
b. Select
3. Select
them according to your institution's protocol.
4. In Setup, turn the AutomaticQC option off:
a. Select
b. Select
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Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions.
Do not proceed while the power is on. To prevent electrical shock or
Status > Diagnostics > Cartridges
Eject AQC Cartridge
Eject Both Cartridges
Setup > QC Options > Unscheduled QC
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, remove the reagent and wash cartridges, and dispose of
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