5
Storage and Handling
Reagents
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage and handling. To prevent contamination, follow good
laboratory practices of sterile technique when opening, diluting, and decanting all solutions. Store Biocare reagents
at 2-8°C as specified in the data sheets to maintain reagent stability.
Instrument
Storage temperature: 10-40°C (50-104°F)
Transportation temperature: 0-50°C
Waste Disposal
Some of the reagents used on the intelliPATH automated slide stainer may be hazardous, and must be disposed of
properly in accordance with your local regulations. You can determine from the SDS sheet for a given reagent if a
reagent is hazardous. The intelliPATH automated slide stainer can be programmed to separate waste streams for
the chromogen or other hazardous materials if used. The carboy used for this waste stream is marked “Hazardous
Waste.” This carboy must only be used for hazardous waste in order to avoid increasing the volume of any hazardous
waste unnecessarily. If a reagent known to be hazardous is used in other steps of the protocol, the hazardous waste
carboy must be selected during programming; otherwise the non-hazardous waste carboy will become contaminated
and considered hazardous waste, whether or not it is marked as such, and must be disposed of according to local,
State and Federal regulations.
Instrument Disposal
If the intelliPATH is to be removed from service and disposed of, the instrument must be disinfected using a 10%
bleach solution through the fluid delivery and waste systems and all exposed surfaces disinfected using Lysol brand
industrial cleaner before it is disposed of in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations.
Installation Site Requirements
Performance checks are conducted by the manufacturer prior to shipping. Biocare Medical field service personnel
will unpack, or supervise the unpacking of the intelliPATH. Biocare field service personnel will verify the system
performance to determine any deficiencies in operation as a result of shipping. They will rectify any problems with
regard to performance or components. Biocare personnel will also provide basic operating instructions.
Note: The intelliPATH automated slide stainer must be handled by the side chassis bottom by at least two
people capable of lifting 75 pounds each. Do not lift the automated slide stainer from the front access cover.
The intelliPATH automated slide stainer must be placed on a solid, vibration-free laboratory bench with a flat area,
capable of safely supporting the weight of the instrument. Additional consideration must be made for a minimum
clearance of 5.0 cm (2 in.) on all sides for ventilation and room for the computer and monitor next to the instrument.
The label and report printers for the automated slide stainer may be located anywhere that allows them to be
connected to the automated slide stainer’s dedicated PC. Surge protection is required. The backup power supply
(UPS), if used, should be placed on a surface capable of safely supporting its weight, away from liquids and within 1
meter of the instrument power cord and within 1 meter of a properly grounded power outlet. The use of a dedicated
circuit is recommended for the instrument. Avoid connecting the instrument on the same circuit as refrigeration
equipment.
