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Section 5: Maintenance, Page 5—9
Decontamination and Removal from Operation
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions. Refer to Appendix A,
page A-1 for recommended precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
Use this procedure to remove the Hematek system from operation for extended periods
and prior to packing and shipping the system to another location or to an off-site service
facility.
1. Remove and dispose of all slides in the appropriate receptacle.
2. Follow the first five steps of the Replacement of the Pump Tubing on page 6-7,
procedure to empty and remove the pump tubing and discard it in an appropriate waste
container.
3. Lift the used Hematek Stain Pak carton out of the well at the rear of the instrument.
4. Follow steps 3 through 8 of the Replacement of the Underplaten Tubing on page 6-11
to turn off the instrument and remove the underplaten tubing. Discard it in an
appropriate waste container
5. Clean the platen with methanol, always wiping from right to left.
6. Empty the waste tank, fill with 10% solution of household bleach and water, empty
the solution, and then rinse the tank with regular water.
7. Clean the exterior surfaces of the instrument with a damp cloth and mild detergent. A
small amount of methanol may be used to clean stain from the instrument.
8. Screw the front feet all the way up.
The instrument is now ready for storage or for packing and shipping.