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10 - Disposal
Disposal of Packing Material
Te-Stack Operating Manual, 391862, en, V2.3 10 - 1
10 Disposal
Purpose of This
Chapter
This chapter gives instructions on how to lawfully dispose of waste material
accumulating in connection with the Te-Stack.
Statutory Basis With the information given in this chapter, the situation in the European Union and
the EC-Directives pertaining to waste disposal are taken into consideration.
Outside the European Union, comparable statutory regulations are binding.
10.1 Disposal of Packing Material
According to Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste, the
manufacturer is responsible for the disposal of packing material.
Returning
Packing
Material
If you do not intend to keep the packing material for future use, e.g. for transport
and storage purposes:
Return the packaging of the product, spare parts and options via the field service
engineer (FSE) to the manufacturer.
10.2 Disposal of Operating Material
Since the material processed by the Te-Stack is not known to Tecan, detailed
information on how to dispose of it cannot be given here.
WARNING
Chemical, biological and radioactive hazards can be associated with the waste
material from the process run on the Te-Stack.
Treat these substances and disposables, such as DiTis, wash liquid, etc. in
accordance with good laboratory practice guidelines.
Inquire about appropriate collecting points and approved methods of disposal in
your country, state or region.
When disposing of operating material of the Te-Stack the relevant national and
regional laws, directives and recommendations must be followed.