Roche Diagnostics May 2009
Service Manual · Version 9.0 B-69
cobas b 221 system 4 Components
Bottle compartment
3
Rotate the waste separator about a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it.
4
Remove the waste sensor from the waste separator.
Use the reverse order for assembly.
Replacing the waste docking mechanism
1
Remove the cobas b 221 system top cover.
2
Open the bottle compartment cover and the waste docking mechanism.
3
Pull the waste container out to the front.
4
Pull the waste tube off the waste separator (see below).
5
Unscrew the screw holding the waste docking mechanism (see below).
A Waste separator
B Bypass tube
C Tube connection from the measuring
chamber cartridge
D Waste tube
E Waste sensor
Figure B-50 Waste separator
When removing the sensor make sure that the light guide is not bent.
Various components of the cobas b 221 system, such as T&D module, tubes, waste bottle, waste
separator etc., contain liquid biological residues after use that may cause infection.
Handle these components with care and avoid skin contact. To avoid direct contact with biological
materials, always wear appropriate protective equipment such as lab clothing, protective gloves,
safety glasses and, if necessary, a face mask. Additionally a face shield must be worn if there is a
potential of a splashback. Appropriate disinfection and sterilization procedures must be followed.
Always wear gloves when working with the instrument! The tubes may drip a little after being
disconnected. Remove excess fluids with a clean, absorbent cloth.