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Decommissioning
11.1
Decommissioning the Device
Procedure
Switch off the device.
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Disconnect the device from the power supply.
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Disconnect the device from all connected devices and
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all accessories, e.g. printer.
Clean the device (see Chapter 9.2, page 31).
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12 Transport
12.1
Transporting the Device
Procedure
CAUTION Risk of injury from breaking glass!
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Glass components can break if they fall or are handled
incorrectly. Glass fragments can cause cuts.
Only lift the device by its base, not by the draft
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shield.
When lifting and transporting, ensure that no
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personnel or objects are in the way.
Use suitable conveyance devices for long transport
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routes.
13 Storage and Shipping
13.1
Storage
Procedure
Switch off the device.
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Disconnect the device from the power supply.
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Disconnect the device from all connected devices,
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e.g. printer.
Store the device according to the ambient conditions
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(see Chapter 15.1, page 36).
13.2 Returning the Device and Parts
Defective devices or parts can be sent back to VWR.
Returned devices must be clean, decontaminated, and
packed correctly, e.g. in their original packaging.
Transport damage as well as measures for subsequent
cleaning and disinfection of the device or parts by VWR
shall be charged to sender.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to contaminated devices.
Devices contaminated with hazardous materials (nuclear,
biological, or chemical – NBC) will not be accepted for
repair or disposal.
Observe the information on decontamination (see
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Chapter 14, page 35).
Procedure
Switch off the device.
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Disconnect the device from the power supply.
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Contact VWR Service for instructions on how to
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return devices or parts (please refer to our website at
www.vwr.com for return instructions).
Pack the device and its parts properly for return, e.g. in
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their original packaging.
14 Equipment Disposal
This equipment is marked with the crossed
out wheeled bin symbol to indicate that this
equipment must not be disposed of with
unsorted waste.
Instead it's your responsibility to correctly dispose of
your equipment at lifecycle -end by handling it over to
an authorized facility for separate collection and
recycling. It's also your responsibility to decontaminate
the equipment in case of biological, chemical and/or
radiological contamination, so as to protect from health
hazards the persons involved in the disposal and
recycling of the equipment.
For more information about where you can drop off your
waste of equipment, please contact your local dealer
from whom you originally purchased this equipment.
By doing so, you will help to conserve natural and
environmental resources and you will ensure that
your equipment is recycled in a manner that protects
human health
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