Replacing the waste container cap
Introduction
This topic describes how to replace the waste container cap. Replace the cap once a month.
Contact with biological specimens and materials can transmit potentially fatal disease.
To prevent exposure to biohazardous agents:
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Put the cytometer in standby mode before disconnecting the waste tank to avoid leakage of biohazardous
waste.
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The waste container can become pressurized when the cytometer is running. Always disconnect the waste
container from the cytometer before you empty it. Wait at least 30seconds for pressure to dissipate before
you remove the waste cap or sensor.
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Expose waste container contents to bleach (10% of total volume) for 30minutes before disposal.
Procedure
To replace the cap:
1. Put the cytometer in standby mode.
2. Disconnect the waste container’s sensor line and orange waste line from the waste container tank, and wait
at least 30seconds for pressure to dissipate.
3. Remove the waste cap and attached baffle from the container and place on the bench label-side up.
4. Detach the cap from the baffle. If there is fluid in the baffle, replace it with a new one.
5. Place a new cap on the baffle.
6. Write the date on the cap label.
338677 Rev A
Waste (A)
Space for date
7. Screw the cap assembly onto the waste container and hand-tighten until it is fully closed.
To prevent waste container overpressurization, do not overtighten the trap or attached filter cap. Tighten
each component only until it is hand-tight. Do not use sealants such as Teflon® tape or other adhesives.
Re-attach the alarm sensor line and waste line to the waste container tank.
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