Beckman Coulter CEQ 8000, User Manual

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Routine Maintenance
360 CEQ™ 8000 Genetic Analysis System
Bulk Disposal
When performing this procedure, use an exhaust ventilation unit
that meets TLV requirements.
1. Using a 1L side arm flask as a trap, connect the trap to a vacuum.
2. Attached a pipette to the trap using chemical resistant tubing.
3. Aspirate the buffer/gel mixture from each well and dispose of it in a
hazardous liquid organic waste container.
4. After complete removal of all buffer/gel mixture from the plates, allow
the empty plate to sit in the ventilation unit for 24 hours.
5. Dispose of the plate in a solid waste container.
Dispose of buffer/gel mixture in accordance with all applicable
federal, state and local environmental regulations concerning
hazardous liquid waste.
Disposal of the Capillary Array
After removing the expended capillary array from the instrument,
dispose of it in a solid hazardous waste container.
Disposal of the Gel Cartridge
After removing the expended gel cartridge from the instrument,
use a lab spatula or wooden dowel to push any remaining gel into a
liquid hazardous waste container. Dispose of the empty cartridge
in a solid hazardous waste container.
Disposal of D.I. Water/Gel Mixture from the Wetting Tray
When performing this procedure, use an exhaust ventilation unit
that meets TLV requirements.
1. Pour the D.I. water/gel mixture into a hazardous liquid organic waste
container.
2. Rinse the Wetting Tray with water and dispose of the rinse in the liquid
waste container.
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