Thermo Scientific PikoReal, User Manual

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Maintenance
Maintaining a system log
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A system log, which includes a short summary of the use, maintenance
procedures, error messages and other information about the use of the
system, is very useful in properly maintaining the system. Refer to
Appendix A: “
System Log ”. Copy the table as many times as necessary,
but leave the blank original inside the user manual.
If the PikoReal Real-Time PCR System is exposed to potentially
infectious chemical samples, toxic or corrosive chemicals or radioactive
chemicals, waste management of the complete instrument must be
carried out to ensure that there is no risk of contamination.
Warning Decontaminate the instrument before disposal. Refer to
“Decontamination procedure” on page 44. ▲
Follow laboratory and country-specific procedures for biohazardous or
radioactive waste disposal.
Dispose of the instrument according to the legislation stipulated by the
local authorities concerning take-back of electronic equipment and
waste. The proposals for the procedures vary by country.
Pollution degree
2 (see “Safety specifications” on page 48)
Method of disposal Electronic waste
Contaminated waste
(Infectious waste)
Regarding the original packaging and packing materials, use the
recycling operators familiar to you.
For more information, contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific
representative.
Maintaining a
system log
Disposal of the
instrument