Milestone DecalMATE, Operator'S Manual

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DecalMATE MM112-003 - Operator Manual
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1.8. Waste disposal of the equipment
This instrument is an in-vitro medical device and it is usually installed in a laboratory where specimens and
other biological tissues are present. For your safety, it is therefore required to clean and disinfect before
entering in contact with it. You must also wear gloves when operating the system.
In case of return it is required that the unit is cleaned and disinfected before sending it back to Milestone.
Non-disinfected devices will be no longer accepted and you will be contacted to pay the relative disinfection
cost.
International health rules require that shipments of biohazard materials are not done in standard packages
(risk of sanctions).
It is recommended to use enzymatic detergents and polyphenolic based disinfectants or chlorine substitutes
to clean and disinfect the instrument. In alternative, to decontaminate the instrument, the use of a solution of
1:10 Bleach (recommended by the CDC for disinfecting) is also allowed.
For further information, please contact the manufacturer: application@milestonemedsrl.com.
In addition, complying with directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27
January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the separate collection environmental
managed of equipment is mandatory.
It is necessary to return the used equipment to the distributor or to inquire about the presence of a local
empowered system for collection and disposal of WEEE.
The in-observance of Directive 2002/96/EC or of the local law which acknowledges it can have potential
effects on the environment and human health.
This symbol indicates separate collection
for electrical and electronic equipment
If additional requirements on accident prevention and environmental protection exist in the country of
operation, this instruction manual must be supplemented by appropriate instructions to ensure compliance to
such requirements.
1.9. Waste disposal of reagents
For further information please refer to the MSDS (Material Data Safety Sheet) provided by your supplier.
Do not remove the side panels of the unit during the cleaning operations.
Before doing any operation disconnect the power supply.
Do not use direct or high-pressure water to clean the instrument.
For safety reason, any operation without the individual protective devices must be
avoided.
Handle with care and store in a cool dry space using a tightly closed container.
Vapours may collect in empty containers. Treat empty containers as hazardous.
Waste material should be disposed of in an approved incinerator or in a designated landfill
site, in compliance with all federal, provincial and local government regulations.
Some reagents can have potential health effects and cause environmental pollution if not
correctly disposed.