Qiagen PyroMark Q24 MDx, User Manual

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Operating Procedures
PyroMark Q24 MDx User Manual 01/2016 5-29
5.6.2 Emptying the waste container and troughs
WARNING Hazardous chemicals
The Denaturation Solution used with the vacuum
workstation contains sodium hydroxide, which is irritating
to eyes and skin.
Always wear safety glasses, gloves, and a lab coat.
The responsible body (e.g., laboratory manager) must take
the necessary precautions to ensure that the surrounding
workplace is safe and that the operators are not exposed
to hazardous levels of toxic substances (chemical or
biological) as defined in the applicable Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDSs) or OSHA,* ACGIH,
†
or COSHH
‡
documents.
For more information, visit
www.qiagen.com/support/msds.aspx.
Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in
accordance with all national, state, and local health and
safety regulations and laws.
* OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (United States of America).
† ACGIH: American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (United States of America).
‡ COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom).
Be sure to observe all national, state, and local
environmental regulations for the disposal of laboratory
waste.
The following item is required:

High-purity water (Milli-Q 18.2 MΩ x cm or equivalent)
Procedure
1. Ensure that no vacuum is applied to the vacuum prep
tool, i.e., the vacuum switch is closed (Off), and the
vacuum pump is switched off.
2. Discard any solutions left in the troughs.
3. Rinse the troughs with high-purity water, or replace them,
if necessary.
4. Empty the waste container.
Note : The cap can be removed without disconnecting
the tubing.