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Waste disposal
11. WASTE DISPOSAL
The waste container is located within the cabinet in a separate compartment to prevent
contamination of the reagent containers.
The waste container has a level sensor and as soon as the level sensor generates a waste error,
the container must be emptied and replaced with a cleaned one.
Disclaimer: Check your local environment rules about discharging the waste.
11.1. Waste line connection to central waste system
If the waste line is to be connected to a centralised waste collection system, the following
requirements must be met:
1. Waste tube must not exceed 5 meters or 18 feet in length.
2. Drain height must not be higher than the original waste container inside the instrument.
Disclaimer: Check the specifications of the central waste system for rules about discharging the waste.
Note: The original waste container cannot be removed due to waste container alarm.
11.2. Replacing the waste container
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Unscrew the cap.
Lift the slider, the cap moves up.
Lift the waste container out of the compartment.
Close container with the provided cap.
Place new and empty waste container.
Place and tighten the screw cap of the new waste container.
Press [ESC] to clear the error.
Note: If you are re-cycling waste containers, make sure that they are bleached and rinsed
thoroughly.
Warning:
The waste must be treated as potentially infectious (biohazardous)
material.
StaRRsed Flex User Manual
Version 1.02 MRN-151-EN
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