Chapter 17

17.3

Maintenance

Replacing the waste container

If you are using the waste container full sensor and the waste container becomes full, [Waste tank is full] will appear
in the [Help] dialog box on the IPU screen. Promptly replace the waste container.

Risk of infection
• While working, always wear adequate personal protective equipment such as protective gloves, a
protective mask, protective eyewear, and a lab coat. Wash your hands with antiseptic solution after
completing the task. There is a risk of infection.
• Take care that the waste fluid does not spill out of the container.

1 Make sure that the analysis status indicator LED is not blinking.
If the LED is blinking, wait for it to light up continuously.
Make sure that the alarm is turned off by clicking [Reset Alarm] in the [Help] dialog box or pressing any key on
the keyboard.

Risk of infection
Do not replace the waste container while the instrument is running.
Waste fluid can spray out of the tube and onto your skin or clothes, causing a risk of infection by pathogens
or other contaminants.

2 Prepare an empty waste container and remove the cap.
The opening must be on the top of the container and horizontal.
This step is not necessary if the full waste container is to be emptied and reused.

3 Remove the liquid waste cap with the float switch from the full waste
container.
Twist the cap to which the tubes are connected in the
direction indicated (counterclockwise) and remove it along
with the float switch.
The float switch and the inside of the liquid waste cap may
have been in contact with the waste.
Ensure that it does not cause any contamination in the
laboratory.

Cap

Float switch
Waste container
The illustration is an example.
The container supplied to you may vary.

4 Insert the float switch of the liquid waste cap carefully into the empty waste
container.
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