Chapter 1: Introduction 31
Sheath and Waste Containers
The sheath and waste containers are outside the instrument and can be
positioned on the floor.
Sheath Container
The sheath container has a capacity of 8 L. Sheath fluid is filtered through an in-
line, interchangeable filter that prevents small particles from entering the sheath
fluid lines.
Before opening the sheath container:
1 Put the instrument in STNDBY mode.
2 Disconnect the air line (green).
3 Depressurize the sheath container by lifting its vent cap.
Waste Container
The waste container has a capacity of 10 L. An alarm sounds when the container
becomes full.
To avoid leakage of biohazardous waste, put the instrument in STNDBY
mode before disconnecting the waste container.
The waste container contents might be biohazardous. Treat contents with
bleach (10% of total volume). Dispose of waste with proper precautions in
accordance with local regulations. Wear suitable protective clothing,
eyewear, and gloves.
The waste container is heavy when full. When emptying it, use good body
mechanics to prevent injury.
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