Panther System
®
Operator’s Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
102
System Operation
The waste can be emptied at any time the instrument is in the Setup or Ready state.
The operator must manage the waste containers any time the number of tests to be
run exceeds the remaining capacity level. Both waste containers must be replaced
together.
The system tracks the remaining capacity of the two (2) waste containers in the
Waste Drawer and displays the waste space available in number of tests remaining.
This information is available in the Waste status bar at the bottom of the screen and
on the Waste Management screen.
The Panther has waste capacity of up to 750 tests. All liquid waste is drawn into the
Liquid Waste Container and all solid waste is deposited in the Solid Waste
Container.
A configurable waste threshold can be set at a level less than the system waste
capacity in order to inform the operator that the waste containers are nearly full (see
Threshold Management on page 220). Samples can be loaded that would surpass
this threshold, but the System will warn the operator that the threshold has been
exceeded and the Waste consumable status icon will begin to flash yellow once the
limit has been exceeded. When the remaining Waste test count reaches zero, the
system will discontinue pipetting loaded samples.
To empty the waste:
1. Perform one of the following tasks:
l Select the Waste status bar at the bottom of the screen.
l Select the Empty Waste button on the Tasks screen (see Tasks Screen on
page 56) under the Panther column.
The Panther Waste Management screen opens.
2. Check the tests remaining in the waste inventory and determine if it needs to be
replaced. Take into account the test count needed for system prime and sample
testing.
3. If it is necessary to empty the waste containers, select the Unlock Waste Bay
button.
The Waste Drawer unlocks and the vacuum turns off.
4. Slide the Waste Drawer completely open, remove the Liquid Waste Container
from the drawer, and transfer it to the disposal location.
5. Remove the bottle cap from the Liquid Waste Container.
6. Slowly pour the contents of the Liquid Waste Container into the designated sink
or receptacle.
Warning—Tilt the Liquid Waste Container appropriately to ensure that no
waste enters the tubing within the container. Use the numerous holds on
the container to aide in pouring of the contents.
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