Emptying Waste Bottles - BIO RAD ZE5 User Manual

After the first pair of bottles has been fully utilized, the system automatically switches to the second
pair. Additionally, you can force the system to switch to the upper or lower pair of bottles by clicking
Switch the Active Sheath and Waste Bottles in the System section of the toolbar, as shown in the next
figure.

Emptying Waste Bottles

Each waste bottle has two connections to the instrument. One connection is a fluidics connection, and
the other is an air vent connection to ensure that air is properly displaced as fluid is pumped into the
bottle. Any air vented from the waste bottle passes through a 0.2 μm filter. The waste fluidics and air
vent connections are interchangeable. Waste and sheath bottle connections are specifically keyed to
their respective ports and cannot be connected to the wrong ports.
Important: When removing the waste bottle, ensure that the bottle cap is firmly tightened;
otherwise, leakage might occur.
Caution: Biohazard! Please contact your safety officer or local health and safety
bodies regarding proper treatment and disposal of biohazardous waste.
To empty the waste bottles
1. Push the quick connect tabs on both connections to disengage the tubes from the instrument.
Refilling Bulk Fluidics
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