AX-4030
4-3
AUTION MAX AX-4030 OPERATING MANUAL
Daily Maintenance4.2
4.2.1 Cleaning the Waste Box
Before starting the first batch of tests for the day, discard used test strips from the waste box
and sterilize the box. The waste box can contain about 400 test strips. So, discard the test strips
before the measurement count reaches 400. Disinfection is required each time the box is emptied
out. If warning “W004” occurs due to the waste box reaching capacity, dispose of the test strips
immediately.
Prepare: Alcohol, cloth, and protective gloves
Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.
Discard used test strips and protective gloves in accordance with local
regulations for biohazardous waste.
1 Discard used test strips from the waste box.
1 Make sure the standby screen is displayed.
2 Pull out the waste box tray located on the left panel
of the instrument.
3 Take the waste box out of the waste box tray.
4 Discard used test strips from the box.