9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal
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C-660 Operation Manual, Version F
9
Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal
This chapter instructs on how to shut down the instrument, how to pack it for storage or transport and
specifies the storage and shipping conditions.
9 .1
Storage and transport
Switch off the instrument and remove the power cord. Disconnect all cables and tubings and remove
all liquids and dusty residues before packaging the instrument.
WARNING
Death or serious poisoning by contact or incorporation of harmful substances.
• Clean the instrument and all accessories thoroughly to remove possibly dangerous substances.
• Do not clean dusty parts with compressed air.
• Store the instrument and its accessories at a dry place in its original packaging.
• Always wear personal protective equipment such as protective goggles, protective clothing and
gloves when working with the instrument.
WARNING
Electrical hazard:
• Always remove mains lead from the socket first to avoid having live cables in the laboratory.
9 .2
Disposal
To dispose of the instrument in an environmentally friendly manner a list of materials is given in chapter
3, please ensure that the components are separated and recycled correctly. Please follow current
regional and local laws concerning disposal.
