17. Storage, Transport and Disposal
17.1 Storage
17.1.1 Storage of the BactoSense
Preparations
| WORK STEP | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Make sure the manual sampling device is installed |
| 2. | Perform a Clean sampling device with Washstation process, as described in Clean manual sampling device with Washstation. Alternatively, if no Washstation is available, follow the procedure in Clean manual sampling device with basic cleaning. |
| 3. | Leave an empty tube or empty Washstation attached to the manual sampling device. |
| 4. | Follow the cartridge removal procedure in Removing a cartridge to safely remove the cartridge. Note: Cartridge removal is not required if the storage conditions of the cartridge can also be fulfilled. |
| 5. | Power off the BactoSense. |
| 6. | Unplug the power supply unit from the mains power supply, then unplug the power supply plug from the BactoSense. |
| 7. | Make sure the USB, Ethernet and power sockets are covered with the attached covers. |
| 8. | Pack the BactoSense with attached manual sampling device in its standard cardboard box with foam inserts, or in the transport case. |
Storage
Store the BactoSense according to the following storage conditions:
- Temperature between 15 °C and 25 °C (59 °F – 77 °F)
- Relative humidity between 10 % and 70 %
- Non-vibrating, non-corrosive, dark and clean environment
Re-installation
After storage, follow the general installation instructions described in Installation.
If the BactoSense has been stored for more than one month, perform an instrument validation using the Validation Kit before the first measurement to ensure proper functioning.
17.1.2 Storage of the sampling devices
Note: The BactoSense should always have a sampling device installed. This procedure refers to storage of additional sampling devices if available.
Preparations
| WORK STEP | ADDITIONAL INFO / IMAGES | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Remove and clean the sampling device according to the instructions in Removal of the manual sampling device (manual sampling device) or Removal of the online sampling device (online sampling device). | Wear gloves during the process to prevent sampling device contamination. If the tubings of the online sampling device show any signs of contamination or damage, do not reuse and discard. |
| 2. | Cover the cleaned sampling device with the dedicated cap if available. |  |
| 3. | Store the clean sampling device in a clean and dry plastic bag. |
Storage
Store the sampling device according to the following storage conditions:
- Temperature between 5 °C and 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F)
- Relative humidity between 10 % and 70 %
- Non-vibrating, non-corrosive, dark and clean environment
Re-installation
After storage, follow the general installation instructions in Installation of the manual sampling device (manual sampling device) or Installation of the online sampling device (online sampling device).
17.1.3 Storage of the cartridge
Wear protective gloves and goggles. Leaking chemicals can cause skin irritation, eye damage and other health hazards. Make sure the liquid connectors of the cartridge are all tightly sealed with the respective plugs.
Check the expiration date of the cartridge. The expiration date is printed on the handle of the cartridge in the format Day/Month/Year, or can be found on the instrument user interface under Home → Settings → System info.
Preparations
| WORK STEP | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Wear protective gloves and goggles. |
| 2. | Follow the cartridge removal procedure in Removing a cartridge to safely remove the cartridge from the BactoSense. |
| 3. | Make sure the liquid connectors of the cartridge are all tightly sealed with the respective plugs. |
| 4. | Pack the cartridge in its original cardboard box with foam inserts. |
Storage
Store the cartridge according to the following storage conditions:
- Temperature between 15 °C and 25 °C (59 °F – 77 °F), ideally 15 °C
- Relative humidity between 20 % and 60 %
- Non-vibrating, non-corrosive, dark and clean environment
Re-installation
After storage, follow the general installation instructions in Installing a cartridge.
17.2 Transport
17.2.1 Transport of the BactoSense
Refer to the following transportation instructions to safely transport the BactoSense.
- Follow the general preparation steps in Storage of the BactoSense to prepare the BactoSense for transport.
- Note that the storage conditions for humidity and temperature listed in Technical data and Storage of the BactoSense apply.
- Make sure the manual sampling device is installed for transportation.
Table 17-1 BactoSense transportation instructions
MODE INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the cartridge using the Remove cartridge procedure under Home → Settings → Maintenance → Cartridge change. Basic users open Cartridge change directly from Settings.
- Pack BactoSense and cartridge in their standard cardboard boxes with foam inserts.
- Ship on a pallet or skid.
- Perform an instrument self-check (Automatic self-check) and an instrument validation using the Validation kit when reinstalling the instrument.
Standard shipping
- Remove the cartridge using the Remove cartridge procedure under Home → Settings → Maintenance → Cartridge change. Basic users open Cartridge change directly from Settings.
- Pack BactoSense and cartridge in their standard cardboard boxes with foam inserts, or alternatively use the transport case (see Accessories).
- Perform a Clean sampling device with Washstation when reinstalling the instrument (see Clean manual sampling device with Washstation).
Long distance by car
or
Uneven road by car
- Remove the cartridge using the Remove cartridge procedure under Home → Settings → Maintenance → Cartridge change. Basic users open Cartridge change directly from Settings.
- Transport the BactoSense in the transport case (see Accessories).
- Perform a Clean sampling device with Washstation when reinstalling the instrument (see Clean manual sampling device with Washstation).
Short distance by car, even road, instrument laying on its backside
- Transport in the transport case (see Accessories), without removing the cartridge.
- Perform a Fill Tubing process after switching on the instrument again, see Overview of protocols in manual mode.
Short distance by car, even road, instrument in upright position
- Transport in the transport case (see Accessories) or by hand, without removing the cartridge.
- Perform a Fill Tubing process after switching on the instrument again, see Overview of protocols in manual mode.
Short distance within facility, instrument in upright position
17.2.2 Transport of the cartridge
Preparations
| WORK STEP | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Wear protective gloves and goggles |
| 2. | Follow the procedure in Removing a cartridge to safely remove the cartridge. |
| 3. | Make sure the liquid connectors of the cartridge are all tightly sealed with the respective plugs. |
| 4. | Pack the cartridge in its original cardboard box with foam inserts, or in the transport case if available. |
Transportation
Transport the cartridge in normal horizontal position. The cartridge storage conditions listed in Technical data apply.
Re-installation
After transport, follow the general installation instructions in Installing a cartridge.
17.3 Returning the BactoSense or accessories
In case you return the BactoSense or accessories to bNovate or a distribution partner, please follow the instructions in this section.
Do not return contaminated materials
Instruments that have come into contact with hazardous media must not be sent without prior decontamination and accompanied certificate of decontamination. Contact support@bnovate.com for more information.
Adhere to shipping instructions
bNovate does not take responsibility for deliveries which do not comply with our shipping regulations and will charge for repairs. Please contact support@bnovate.com if the original packaging is no longer available or you need help with packaging.
17.3.1 Returning the BactoSense
Preparations
| WORK STEP | |
|---|---|
| 1. | If the instrument has been exposed to hazardous substances, fully decontaminate it and provide a certificate of decontamination. |
| 2. | Make sure the manual sampling device is installed. |
| 3. | Perform a Clean sampling device with Washstation process, as described in Clean manual sampling device with Washstation. Alternatively, if no Washstation is available, follow the procedure in Clean manual sampling device with basic cleaning. |
| 4. | Leave an empty tube or empty Washstation attached to the manual sampling device |
| 5. | Follow the cartridge removal procedure in Removing a cartridge to safely remove the cartridge. |
| 6. | Power off the BactoSense. |
| 7. | Unplug the power supply unit from the mains power supply, then unplug the power supply plug from the BactoSense. |
| 8. | Make sure the USB, Ethernet and power sockets are covered with the attached covers. |
| 9. | Pack the BactoSense with manual sampling device but without cartridge in its standard cardboard box and fixate the box on a pallet or skid. |
| 10. | If you ship additional items, label them with the serial number of the BactoSense. |
| 11. | Indicate with stickers that the contents of the parcels are fragile, shall be kept dry, and shall only be transported in the indicated orientation. |
Return Ship the BactoSense to bNovate or distribution partner, adhering to the general storage temperature and humidity requirements listed in Technical data and Storage of the BactoSense.
17.3.2 Returning a cartridge for refill
Preparations
| WORK STEP | |
|---|---|
| 1. | If the cartridge has been exposed to hazardous substances, fully decontaminate it and provide a certificate of decontamination. |
| 2. | Follow the cartridge removal procedure in Removing a cartridge to safely remove the cartridge. |
| 3. | Pack the cartridge in its standard cardboard box. |
| 4. | Indicate with stickers that the contents of the parcels are fragile, shall be kept dry, and shall only be transported in the indicated orientation. |
Return for Refill Ship the cartridge to bNovate, adhering to the general storage temperature and humidity requirements listed in Technical data and Storage of the cartridge.
17.4 Recycling and disposal
The disposal of the BactoSense, accessories and consumables has to be carried out in compliance with regional statutory regulations. The BactoSense contains no environmentally damaging sources of radiation.
Table 17-2 Materials and their recycling or disposal
CATEGORY | MATERIALS | DISPOSAL POSSIBILITIES |
|---|---|---|
Packaging | Cardboard, wood, paper | Reuse as packaging material or dispose for recycling |
Protective foils, polystyrene shells | Reuse as packaging material or dispose for recycling | |
Electronics | Printed circuit boards, electro-mechanical components | To be disposed as electronic waste. Follow the local legislation. |
Optics | Glass, aluminum | Recycling via centers for recycling glass and waste metal |
Housing | Styrene butadiene painted, stainless steel, polystyrene painted, Silica beads (Desiccant bag), filters | Local disposal center |
Cartridge | Return used cartridges Do not disassemble nor dispose the cartridge. | Prepare the cartridge according to Removing a cartridge and return the cartridge with a declaration to bNovate according to Returning a cartridge for refill. |