Luminex 200 Installation Manual
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Prepare System for
First Use
After you install the hardware and software, run the following
commands to prepare the system for first time use. Also, consider
running these commands when the system has been idle for extended
periods of time. Refer to the applicable Luminex software manual for
command operation. Run the following commands in order:
• Two Backflushes
• Two Drains
• Two Alcohol flushes with 70% isopropanol or 70% ethanol
• Three Washes with distilled water
Equipment Disposal The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/
EC requires that you properly dispose of electrical and electronic
equipment when it reaches its end of life.
NOTE: This directive applies to customers in the European Union
(EU) only. Users outside of the EU may disregard this section.
If you are disposing of a Luminex 200 Analyzer, SD
TM
System, or
XYP
TM
Instrument, you must decontaminate the system. Refer to the
"Decontaminating the Luminex 200 Analyzer for Return Shipment"
section in the Safety chapter of the Luminex 200 System Manual.
Next, contact Luminex Technical Support for a Recycled Returned
Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Call +1 512-381-4397
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday
through Friday. You will then return the equipment to the following
location:
Luminex Corporation
12201 Technology Blvd., Suite 130
Austin, TX 78727
For information on disposing of the barcode scanner, PC, or monitor,
refer to the manufacturer documentation.