VII.B. Instrument Return (continued)
Preparation of the Maxwell
®
16 Instrument Prior to Repacking
1.
Ensure that the cartridges and elution tubes are removed from the instrument platform.
2.
Ensure that the instrument is turned off and is not plugged in.
3.
Decontaminate the instrument.
Anchoring the Platform, Magnetic Rod Assembly and Plunger Bar
1.
By hand, carefully push the platform back into the instrument as far as it will go. Replace the Platform
shipping anchor thumbscrews (Figure 4, Section III.B) and tighten by hand to anchor the platform in
place for shipment.
2.
By hand, gently lower the plunger bar and magnetic rod assembly down as far as it will go. Replace
the Magnetic Rod/Plunger Bar shipping anchor thumbscrews and tighten by hand (Figure 4, Section
III.B).
Repacking the Maxwell
®
16 Instrument
1.
Place the instrument into the plastic bag.
2.
Place the two foam packaging protectors on the sides of the instrument.
3.
Slide the instrument into the small inside shipping box. Ensure that the top of the instrument is facing
the top of the open box.
4.
Slide the small inside shipping box containing the instrument into the large outside shipping box.
5.
Repack the Maxwell
®
16 Instrument accessories.
a.
Rewrap the Cartridge Preparation Rack and Magnetic Elution Tube Rack in bubble wrap and
place on top of the instrument.
b. Place the RS-232 Cable (in a reclosable bag) into the box.
c.
Place the Power Cable into the box.
6.
Affix the Certificate of Decontamination on the outside of the shipping box. Write the return
authorization number provided to you by Promega or your local Promega representative on the
outside of the shipping box. Seal the box securely.
VII.C. Instrument Disposal
Contact your local Promega Representative for disposal of the instrument. Please follow your
institutional requirements to handle the disposal of accessories.
Promega Corporation ·
2800 Woods Hollow Road
·
Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA
·
Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526
·
Phone 608-274-4330
·
Fax 608-277-2516
· www.promega.com
Part# TM300
Printed in USA.
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