Shipping and storage

Prepare BactoBox® for storage

The shutdown procedure is simple:

1. Clean the setup (See Clean)

2. Power off the BactoBox® (flip the rocker switch)

Leave the tubing kit in the disinfection vial and keep the flow cell in BactoBox®.

Prepare BactoBox® for long-term storage

Step-by-step guide:

1. Clean the setup (See Clean)

2. Power off the BactoBox® (flip the rocker switch)

3. Disconnect tubing kit and place it in an empty vial for storage

4. Place the inlet-outlet cover (the grey protective cap) over BactoBox'® inlet and outlet

5. Preferably store the BactoBox® in the original box together with the accessories

It is okay (but not mandatory) to leave a flow cell clicked in place during storage.

Prepare BactoBox® for shipping

Step-by-step guide:

1. Clean the setup (See Clean)

2. Disconnect tubing kit and place it in an empty vial for storage

3. Place the inlet-outlet cover (the grey protective cap) over BactoBox'® inlet and outlet

4. Place the BactoBox® in the original box and then in a padded cardboard box for shipping

It is okay (but not mandatory) to leave a flow cell clicked in place during shipping.

Do not ship the BactoBox® only in the original box as it does not provide sufficient protection when shipped.

Bring BactoBox® out of storage

Whether you want to bring BactoBox® out of short-term or long-term storage, the procedure is the same: Qualify your BactoBox® setup.