Hazards
Replacing Mechanical or Electrical Parts
General Information/Precautions and Hazards
IMMAGE 800 Operations Manual A11403
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September 2016
Replacing Mechanical or Electrical Parts
Before replacing any defective mechanical or electrical part in the system, confirm that
the power to the system is turned off.
Bar Code Readers
DO NOT tamper with or remove the housing of any bar code reader.
Disposal of Waste Liquids
All waste liquids from the IMMAGE 800 Immunochemistry System should be
disposed of in an approved method for handling biohazardous material.
Biological Samples
Observe all laboratory policies or procedures pertaining to the handling of biological
samples that may contain pathogens.
Preservatives
Sodium azide preservative may form explosive compounds in metal drain lines. See
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health bulletin: Explosive Azide
Hazards (8/16/76).
Incineration of used reagent cartridges may produce toxic fumes.
Handling of Hazardous Substances
If a hazardous substance such as blood is spilled onto the IMMAGE 800 System, clean
up the spill by using a 10% bleach solution, or use your laboratory decontamination
solution. Then follow your laboratory procedure for disposal of hazardous materials. If
the IMMAGE 800 System needs to be decontaminated, call your Beckman Coulter
Service Representative for assistance.
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