Hematek
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3000 System – Instruction Manual – Version 1.3 73
Remove glass slides 1. Remove processed glass slides from the slide drawer. If glass slides are
being processed, do not attempt to remove them from the platen. Allow
the glass slides to complete processing by the system.
Remove pump tubing 2. Remove the pump tubing, see Chapter 7.3.1.
3. Dispose of the pump tubing and cannulas.
Remove Hematek Stain Pak 4. Lift the used Hematek Stain Pak out of the pocket at the rear of the
system.
5. Dispose of the Hematek Stain Pak.
Remove underplaten tubing 6. Remove the underplaten tubing, see Chapter 7.4.1.
7. Dispose of the underplaten tubing.
Unplug system 8. At the rear of the system, set the main switch to position O, see Main
switch on page 4-11.
9. At the rear of the system, unplug the power cord from the socket, see
Power module on page 4-11.
Infection by infectious smears on glass slides and parts of the system
which have come into contact with this material
Death or serious injury can result.
• Avoid contact with smears on glass slides and parts of the system which
have come into contact with this material.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment; that is, gloves,
protective clothing, safety glasses and mask.
• Handle smeared glass slides and parts of the system which have come
into contact with this material in accordance with good laboratory
practice.
Pollution by improper waste disposal
Damage to the environment can result.
• Dispose of glass slides, consumables, spare parts and liquid waste
according to laboratory standards and national and local standards and
regulations.
• Refer to the Hematek Stain Pak labeling and to Material Safety Data
Sheets for details concerning any special precautions related to the
disposal of Hematek Stain Paks. Material Safety Data Sheets are
available from Siemens.