Waste Bottle O-Rings Replacement - Hologic Panther System Operator's Manual

Waste Bottle O-rings Replacement

This procedure can be performed while the system is powered on. If the system is on,
only perform this procedure while the system is in a state that allows access to the Waste
Drawer.
1. Open the Panther Waste Drawer. If performing this procedure while the system is
powered on, select Unlock Waste Bay to unlock the Waste Drawer through the
Panther Waste Management screen.
2. Disconnect the Liquid Waste Container and place it on an absorbent pad. Do not
place the Liquid Waste Container in the same area where assay reagents or
specimens are prepared.
3. Remove the black O-rings from the male connectors for the Liquid Waste Container.
4. Clean the connectors with a wipe moistened with 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite
solution.
5. Wait one (1) minute and then clean the connectors with a wipe moistened with DI
water.
6. Place new O-rings on the male connectors.
7. Change gloves.
8. Apply a small amount of Dow Corning High Vacuum Grease to two fingertips.
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Panther System Operator's Manual
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