Decommissioning And Disposal - Leica Autostainer XL Instructions For Use Manual

9.

Decommissioning and disposal

Caution
The instrument or parts of the instrument must be disposed of according to existing applicable, local
regulations. All objects contaminated with spilled reagents must be disinfected immediately with a
suitable disinfectant to prevent spreading to other areas of the lab or to lab personnel.
Please refer to (→ p. 38 – 6. Care and Cleaning)
for information about cleaning the Leica Autostainer XL (ST5010) stainer.
The instrument can be contaminated when using biohazardous specimens. Thorough disinfecting is
required before re-commissioning or disposal (e.g. multiple cleaning steps, disinfection or sterilization).
Dispose of the instrument in compliance with the applicable laboratory specifications.
Contact your Leica representative for more information.
Leica Autostainer XL (ST5010)
Instrument components such as the computer, monitor, etc. that are labeled
with the crossed-out dust bin are affected by the European Directive 2002/96/
EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) of the European
Parliament and the Council of January 27, 2003.
These objects must be disposed of via the collection points in accordance with
the local regulations. More information on disposal of the instrument can be
obtained from your local disposal company or your local Leica support staff.
Decommissioning and disposal
and (→ p. 43 – 9. Decommissioning and disposal)
9
43