QIAsymphony SP/AS Consolidated Operating Guide 12/2017 59ImportantDo not empty partially filled unit boxes. Partially filled unit boxes will be detectedduring the inventory scan and can be used until they are full.ImportantDo not throw away the lids of open unit boxes. They can be used to coverpartially filled unit boxes.8.2.6 Closing the “Waste” drawerAfter preparing the “Waste” drawer, the drawer must be closed to initiate the inventory scan.8.3 Loading the “Eluate” drawer8.3.1 Features of the “Eluate” drawerPurified nucleic acids are transferred to the “Eluate” drawer. The “Eluate” drawer contains 4 slotsthat can be used for elution into plates or tubes.The “Eluate” drawer.“Elution slots 2–4” can accommodate plates or tubes in special adapters.Slot 1Slot 2Slot 3Slot 4