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Stainer Operator’s Manual
Important Safety and Operational Information
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This instruction manual includes important information related to the operating safety and
maintenance of the system and it is an important part of the product.
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Obtain, review and retain the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the reagents used from the
manufacturers of the reagents. Follow the safety precautions and disposal recommendations
provided in SDS.
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Caution - flammable liquids. Keep away from fire, heat, sparks and flame. Be sure to close the
fume shield cover when instrument is in use.
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Caution - glass. This instrument processes microscope slides, which have sharp edges. Use
caution when handling glass slides.
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Caution - moving parts. Be sure to keep hands away from the transport arm mechanism
while the instrument is operating. Keep the fume shield doors closed while running the
instrument.
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As with all laboratory procedures, universal precautions should be followed.
Disposal
The system or the parts of the system must be disposed of according to prevailing local applicable
regulations.
Disposal of the Instrument
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Hologic is dedicated to meeting country specific requirements associated with the environmentally
sound treatment of our products. Our objective is to reduce the waste arising from our electrical and
electronic equipment. Hologic realizes the benefits of subjecting such WEEE equipment to potential
reuse, treatment, recycling or recovery to minimize the amount of hazardous substances entering the
environment.
Your Responsibility
As a Hologic customer, you are responsible for ensuring that devices marked with the symbol shown
below are not placed into the municipal waste system unless authorized to do so by the authorities in
your area. Please contact Hologic (see below) prior to disposing of any electrical equipment provided
by Hologic.
Symbol Used on the Instrument
Do not dispose in municipal waste.
Contact Hologic (see below) for information regarding proper disposal.
