Checking Reagents And System Solutions; Inspecting And Cleaning The Reaction (Wud) And Dilution (Dwud) Cuvette Washers - Siemens ADVIA 2400 Operator's Manual

5. Return the analyzer to the READY mode.
6. Verify that the analyzer mode is READY before performing any further actions.
NOTE:
Dry the sensor.
To clear the alarm message, at the Operation Panel, select the audible alarm icon

Checking reagents and system solutions

Refer to page 69, Checking the availability of the reagents and wash solutions, in the
Operating the System section in this manual or, for more detail, refer to the online
Operator's Guide.
Inspecting and cleaning the reaction (WUD) and dilution (DWUD)
cuvette washers
Materials required:
• Lint-free towel
• Alcohol prep pads or lint-free towels
and 5% bleach solution
• 4-mm hex wrench
Time: 10 minutes
Analyzer mode: READY
1. Inspect the exterior of the reaction cuvette washer (WUD) and dilution cuvette
washer (DWUD) tubing for cleanliness.
2. Check the WUD and DWUD for leaks.
TIP
Perform this inspection in addition to the startup, shutdown, and weekly washes, to
keep the WUD and DWUD from clogging.
In the event of a clog, call your local technical support provider or distributor for
assistance.
Figure 5-4. Cuvette wash stations
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If an overflow error message appears, there is probably water on the sensor.
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BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
1)
Dilution Cuvette Wash
Station (DWUD)
2)
Reaction Cuvette Wash
Station (WUD)
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