Empty Used Reagent Bottles

Use the following instructions to empty the used reagent bottles before every sequencing run and maintenance wash. The optional external waste container collects used buffer reagents, which would otherwise route to the large used reagent bottle. If the external waste container is installed, you must still empty the contents of the small reagent bottle.

For information on recycling the used reagent cartridge and buffer bottles, refer to Recycle Used Consumables .

This set of reagents contains potentially hazardous chemicals. Personal injury can occur through inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, and eye contact. Ventilation should be appropriate for handling of hazardous materials in reagents. Wear protective equipment, including eye protection, gloves, and laboratory coat appropriate for risk of exposure. Handle used reagents as chemical waste and discard in accordance with applicable regional, national, and local laws and regulations. For additional environmental, health, and safety information, refer to the SDS at support.illumina.com/sds.html.

1. Remove the small used reagent bottle from the back of the used reagents drawer. Grasp the bottle by the sides.
2. Remove the threaded cap from the cap holder behind the used reagent bottles.
3. Seal the bottle opening with the cap to prevent spills.
4. Keeping the contents separate from the contents of the large bottle, discard in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.
5. Return the uncapped bottle to the used reagents drawer. Store the cap on the cap holder.

1. Use the top handle to remove the large used reagent bottle from the front of the used reagents drawer.
2. Remove the threaded cap from the cap holder behind the used reagent waste bottles.
3. Seal the bottle opening with the cap to prevent spills.
4. Uncap the vent.

Uncapping the vent helps minimize spillage along the sides of the bottle.

5. Discard the contents in accordance with the applicable standards for your region. Grip both handles when emptying.
6. Seal the vent with the cap after the bottle is empty.
7. Return the uncapped bottle with the vent capped to the waste drawer. Store the threaded cap on the cap holder.

8. Put on a new pair of powder-free gloves.