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 II Advanced Line Operating Instructions  45
  Decommissioning 
11  Decommissioning
11.1  Decommissioning the Device
Procedure
 t Turn the device off.
 t Disconnect the device from the power supply.
 t Disconnect the device from all connected devices 
and all accessories, e.g. printer.
 t 
12  Storage and Shipping
12.1  Storage
Procedure
 t Turn the device off.
 t Disconnect the device from the power supply.
 t Disconnect the device from all connected devices, 
e.g. printer.
 t Store the device according to the ambient conditions 
12.2  Returning the Device and Parts
Defective devices or parts can be sent back to Sartorius. 
Returned devices must be clean, decontaminated, and 
properly packed.
Transport damage as well as measures for subsequent 
cleaning and disinfection of the device or parts by 
Sartorius shall be charged to sender.
Devices contaminated with hazardous materials, e.g. 
harmful biological or chemical substances, will not be 
accepted for repair or disposal. The devices must be 
decontaminated before shipping (for decontamination, 
see Chapter “13.1 Decontaminating the Device”, 
page 45).
Procedure
 t Turn the device off.
 t Disconnect the device from the power supply.
 t Contact Sartorius Service for instructions on how to 
return devices or parts (please refer to  
www.sartorius.com).
 t Pack the device and its parts properly for return, e.g. 
in their original packaging.
13  Disposal
13.1  Decontaminating the Device
The device does not contain any hazardous materials 
that necessitate special disposal measures. If the device 
has come into contact with hazardous substances: Steps 
must be taken to ensure proper decontamination and 
declaration. 
Procedure
 t If the device has come into contact with hazardous 
substances: Decontaminate the device. The operator 
of the device is responsible for adhering to local 
government regulations on the proper 
decontamination and declaration for transport and 
disposal.
13.2  Disposing of Device and Parts
The device and the device accessories must be disposed 
of properly by disposal facilities.
A lithium cell battery, type CR2032, is installed inside 
the device. Batteries must be disposed of properly by 
disposal facilities.
The packaging is made of environmentally friendly 
materials that can be used as secondary raw materials. 
Requirements
The device has been decontaminated.
Procedure
 t Dispose of the device. Follow the disposal 
instructions on our website (www.sartorius.com). 
 t Inform the disposal facility that there is a lithium cell 
battery, type CR2032, installed inside the device.
 t Dispose of the packaging in accordance with local 
government regulations.