Siemens ADVIA 1800 Operator's Manual page 156

Figure 5-27. Reaction and dilution cuvette components
1. Set the analyzer to Standby.
2. Remove the 13 cuvette sets on the reaction tray (RRV).
a. Unfasten the 2 thumbscrews (
b. Hold the cuvette set by the tab (
c. To remove the cuvette sets located by the detector unit or under the cuvette wash
station (WUD), rotate the reaction tray by hand until the cuvettes are in an
accessible location.
3. Inspect the reaction bath oil around the bath ring, removing any particulate matter
with a plastic transfer pipette.
4. Install the new cuvette sets on the RRV and fasten the set screws.
5. Remove the 6 cuvette sets on the dilution tray (DTT).
a. Unfasten the 2 thumbscrews (
b. Hold the cuvette section by the tab (
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WARNING
Turn off the power before removing or replacing cuvettes in order to allow the
RRV to move freely. Always work away from the lamp.
CAUTION
Be careful not to get RRV bath oil inside the cuvette. If you do, allow the
cuvette to dry overnight.
CAUTION
Be careful not to drop the cuvette set screws into other components of the
instrument. Do not remove the cuvette if it is in front of the detector (
CAUTION
Do not touch or scratch the cuvette surfaces or wipe the cuvette interior, to
avoid damaging the cuvettes.
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Thumbscrew
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