Edwards TCU 40/80

Return of Edwards Equipment - Procedure (Form HS1)
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Introduction
Before you return your equipment you must warn your supplier if the substances you used (and produced) in the
equipment can be dangerous. You must do this to comply with health and safety at work laws.
You must complete the Declaration (HS2) on the next page and sent it to your supplier before you dispatch
the equipment. If you do not, your supplier will assume that the equipment is dangerous and he will refuse to
accept it. If the Declaration is not completed correctly, there may be a delay in processing your equipment.
Guidelines
Take note of the following guidelines:
• Your equipment is 'uncontaminatcd' if it has not been used or if it has only been used with substances that
are not dangerous. Your equipment is 'contaminated' if it has been used with any dangerous substances.
• If your equipment has been used with radioactive substances, you must decontaminate it before you return it to
your supplier. You must send independent proof of decontamination (for example a certificate of analysis) to
your supplier with the Declaration (HS2). Phone your supplier for advice.
• We recommend that contaminated equipment is transported in vehicles where the driver does not share the
same air space as the equipment.
PROCEDURE
Use the following procedure:
1. Contact your supplier and obtain a Return Authorization Number for your equipment.
2. Turn to the next page(s), photocopy and then complete the Declaration (HS2).
3. Drain all fluids from the equipment and its accessories.
4. Disconnect all accessories, such as levelers and host connectors, from the equipment.
5. Close the drain, supply and return valves.
6. Ensure that the electrical drawer and all access doors are fastened securely.
7. Coil the main power cord and secure.
8. Wrap the TCU in bubble, polythene, or shrink wrap and enclose in the original or replacement shipping crate
(Edwards part number P90150100).
9. If the equipment is contaminated, label the pallet (or box) in accordance with laws covering the transport of
dangerous substances.
10. Fax or post a copy of the Declaration (HS2) to your supplier. The Declaration must arrive before the
equipment.
11. Give a copy of the Declaration to the carrier. You must tell the carrier if the equipment is contaminated.
12. Seal the original Declaration in a suitable envelopes attach the envelope securely to the outside of the
equipment package. WRITE YOUR RETURN AUTHORISATION NUMBER CLEARLY ON
THEOUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE OR ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT PACKAGE.
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TCU 40/80 Temperature Control Unit