AZURA® Assistant ASM 2.2L Instructions V6803
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13.4 Storing the device
Flushing solution: Pay attention that all hoses and capillaries have
been emptied or filled with flushing solution (e. g. isopropanol) before
storage. To prevent algae formation, do not use pure water.
Seals: Close all inputs and outputs with cap fittings.
Ambient conditions: The device can be stored under ambient con-
ditions which are listed in the Technical Data section (chapter 15 on
14. Disposal
Hand in old devices or disassembled old components at a certified waste
facility, where they will be disposed of properly.
14.1 AVV-Marking
According to the German “Abfallverzeichnis-Verordnung” (AVV) (January,
2001), old devices manufactured by KNAUER are marked as waste elec-
trical and electronic equipment: 160214.
14.2 WEEE registration number
KNAUER as a company is registered by the WEEE number DE 34642789
in the German “Elektroaltgeräteregister” (EAR). The number classifies
to category 8 and 9, which, among others, comprises laboratory equip-
ment.
All distributors and importers are responsible for the disposal of old
devices, as defined by the WEEE directive . End-users can send their old
devices manufactured by KNAUER back to the distributor, the importer,
or the company free of charge, but would be charged for the disposal.
14.3 Eluents and other operating materials
All eluents and other operating materials must be collected separately
and disposed of properly.
All wetter components of a device, e. g. flow cells of detectors or pump
heads and pressure sensors for pumps, have to be flushed with isopro-
panol first and water afterwards before being maintained, disassembled
or disposed.