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5. De-kitting and discarding the reagent pack
To dispose of an unused or used reagent pack, the reagent pack clamshell can be opened with the use of 2
reusable reagent pack removal tools, provided in the accessory kit. This allows for disposal of the individual bottles
separately and separate from the plastic pack.
• Align a reagent pack removal tool along each of the short sides of the reagent pack, such that the tabs of
the tools fit securely over the handles of the reagent pack.
• Press down the edges of the reagent pack removal tools until the clips engage underneath with an audible
click. The tabs of the tool will push out the clips from the reagent pack.
• Rotate the reagent pack such that both handles are accessible at the same time. Lift up on the two reagent
pack removal tools simultaneously to separate the top and bottom clamshell components of the reagent
pack.
Grasp under the reagent pack handles. Lift and remove the lid of the reagent pack, placing the top of the lid
face down.
Identify the two clips per reagent pack removal tool that are engaged on the reagent pack lid. Release the
reagent pack removal tools from the reagent pack lid by gently bending the clips outward and allowing the
tools to disengage from the reagent pack handles.
The reagent pack removal tools should be saved and stored for future use.
Remove the bottles from the pack and discard the bottle and its contents in accordance with your site
chemical waste disposal practices. Refer to the SDS for information that will help you determine how to meet
your site disposal practices for each bottle and its contents.
Note: The plastic reagent pack clamshell is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with talc.
If liquids will be poured from their bottles as part of disposal, widen the hole of each punctured reagent bottle
and primer tubes with a serological pipette. All bottles have threading, so they can be securely closed with a
cap if necessary for disposal. Two caps are provided in each kit for your use.
Remove the reagent waste container from the instrument and dispose the contents in accordance with your
site chemical waste disposal practices. Ensure that the empty internal waste container is returned to the
instrument and is aligned correctly under the waste line spout.
Separate the MICA from the flow cell by pressing the circular knob on the flow cell connector and pulling away
from the flow cell. Used flow cells can be discarded in a properly labelled sharps or broken glass disposal.
For disposal of used MICA, check with local EH&S for appropriate disposal recommendations.
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