Appendix G: Shipping And/Or Disposal Instructions; Shipping The Nanoduct; Disposal Of The Instrument - Elitech NANODUCT 1030 User Manual

Appendix G: Shipping and/or Disposal Instructions

Shipping the Nanoduct

Instruments must be cleaned before returning them to an authorized service center. A charge is assessed if
an instrument must be cleaned or decontaminated at the service center.
WARNING!
During decontamination, use universal precautions: eye protection, gloves, lab coat, and
ventilation.
1. Wipe down the induction/analysis module surfaces and accessories using a soft cloth dampened with
mild detergent or 10% household bleach solution.
Electrodes must be cleaned as follows:
A. Remove any remaining gel from electrodes.
B. Use a cotton ball or swab moistened with purified water to clean each electrode thoroughly.
C. If the electrode appears dirty after an extended idle period, or does not clean with steps 1 and 2,
use a small round piece of light duty cleaning pad (such as 3M Scotch-Brite™ #7445) to buff the
electrode surface.
2. Obtain a Return Maintenance Authorization (RMA) number from ELITechGroup or an authorized
service center.
3. Enclose the instrument in a container comparable to its original packaging. You may use the packaging
from the loaner instrument if you received one or request a new shipping container from the service
center. With a black marker, boldly write the RMA number on at least two sides of the container.
4. Return the instrument to ELITechGroup or an authorized service center. The customer is responsible
for the cost of shipping and insurance covering the value of the device.

Disposal of the Instrument

This instrument should be completely decontaminated and disposed of as follows:
Under Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), this instrument cannot be disposed of in a normal landfill. Instead,
the instrument must be disposed of either by:
1. Routing to an authorized local facility approved for handling hazardous materials, or
2. Returning the instrument to ELITechGroup or an authorized service center.
3. Dispose of batteries according to local laws.
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