Decommissioning and Disposal
WARNING! Environmental Hazard. Do not dispose of system components in municipal
waste. Follow local regulations when disposing of components.
Before decommissioning, decontaminate the entire system following local regulations.
When removing the system from service, separate and recycle different materials according to national and local
environmental regulations. Refer to
Storage and Handling on page 106
Note:
SCIEX will not accept any system returns without a completed Decontamination Form. Contact an FSE
to obtain a copy of the form.
Do not dispose of system components or subassemblies, including computer parts, as unsorted municipal waste.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Follow local municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to reduce the environmental impact of
waste, electrical, and electronic equipment (WEEE). To safely dispose of this equipment, contact a local Customer
Service office for complimentary equipment pick-up and recycling.
Qualified Personnel
Only qualified SCIEX personnel shall install, inspect, and service the equipment. After installing the system, the
Field Service Employee (FSE) uses the
Customer Familiarization Checklist
to orient the customer on system
operation, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
Only personnel qualified by the manufacturer shall maintain the equipment. A laboratory designate can be
familiarized with the Qualified Maintenance Person (QMP) procedures during the installation. A QMP is a person
who is suitably aware of the electrical and chemical risks associated with servicing laboratory equipment.
Laboratory Conditions
Operating Conditions
The system is designed to operate safely under these conditions:
• Indoors
• Altitude: Up to 2 000 m (6 400 feet) above sea level
• Ambient temperature: 5 °C (41 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F)
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