Roche Nimblegen MS 200, Operator'S Manual

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viii | NimbleGen MS 200 Microarray Scanner Operator’s Manual v1.0
ALWAYS DISINFECT AND DECONTAMINATE THE
INSTRUMENT BEFORE DISPOSAL. Depending on the
experiments, components of the Microarray Scanner could have
been in contact with biohazardous material. Refer to the
“Instrument Disinfection” section in
Chapter D, Maintenance and
Care, for details.
•
Make sure to treat this material according to applicable safety
standards and regulations.
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Always decontaminate (i.e. clean and disinfect) all components
before disposal.
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Follow laboratory procedures for biohazardous waste disposal.
Observe all national, regional, and local regulations for waste
disposal and management.
Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE): Negative environmental impacts associated with the
treatment of electrical and electronic equipment waste:
•
Do not treat electrical and electronic equipment as unsorted
municipal waste.
•
Collect waste from electrical and electronic equipment
separately.
Pollution degree: 2
Method of Disposal: Electronic waste, contaminated waste
(infectious waste)
Disposal of the Consumables
Biological hazards can be associated with the waste material of the
process run on the instrument
.
Treat used consumables and all substances in accordance with good
laboratory practice guidelines.
Inquire about appropriate collecting points and approved methods
of disposal in your country, state, or region.