12 | Taking out of service and disposal
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Operation Manual K-365 Dist Line
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Taking out of service and disposal
12.1
Taking out of service
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Rinse all pumps. See Chapter 10.20 "Rinsing a pump", page 90
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Remove the water from the steam generator. See Chapter 12.4 "Removing water
from the steam generator", page 98
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Remove all reagents and coolants.
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Clean the instrument.
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Set the On/Off master switch to Off.
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Disconnect the power supply.
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Remove all tubing and cables from the instrument.
12.2
Disposal
The operator is responsible for proper disposal of the instrument.
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When disposing of equipment observe the local regulations and statutory
requirements regarding waste disposal.
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When disposing, observe the disposal regulations of the materials used. Materials
used see Chapter 3.5 "Technical data", page 24
12.3
Returning the instrument
Before returning the instrument, contact the BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Service
Department.
12.4
Removing water from the steam generator
Precondition:
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The On / Off master switch is set to Off.
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Install a drain hose to the connection marked
Steam Generator OUT.
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Put the other end of the hose in a sink.
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Open the valve.
