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7.2
Disposition
7.2.1
Discarding Liquid Waste
Dispose of any reagents used with the instrument in accordance with the recommendations of the reagent manufacturer.
Empty your Waste Bottles as part of your weekly maintenance or more frequently if needed.
Dispose of waste product in compliance with applicable legal regulations. If unsure of the applicable
legal requirements, contact the local authorities for information.
7.2.2
Discarding Instrument Parts
In the EU, all electronic waste must be disposed of in accordance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(2012/19/EU). In regions outside of the EU, follow local procedures and regulations for the disposal of electronic waste.
If you need assistance, contact your local Leica Biosystems representative.
1. Disconnect power from the instrument.
2. Drain all liquid out of the instrument.
3. Clean and decontaminate the instrument by performing a line wash with minimum of 70% Ethanol (see
a line
wash).
Dispose of the instrument or parts of the instrument in accordance with all procedures and
local/government regulations that apply at the laboratory facility.
7.3
Line Wash
The Line Wash is a maintenance procedure that must be performed in order to sustain the optimal condition of the
fluidics portion of the instrument.
Run the Line Wash:
as part of a routine weekly maintenance,
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when recommended as a component of troubleshooting,
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just prior to not using the ThermoBrite Elite for a week.
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This procedure consists of two steps:
1. An ethanol flush:
All reagents except Clearene—70% ethanol
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Clearene or other Xylene substitutes—100% ethanol
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2. An air flush.
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