Lubricating The Push Bar Slide And Shaft - Siemens CLINITEK Advantus Operator's Manual

8. Disinfect the display screen, if needed.
Use either Cidex or Theracide solution, or their equivalents, only.
CAUTION
Do not use bleach to clean the display. Do not spray or pour the
disinfectant directly onto the screen. Do not use laboratory wipes,
such as Kimwipes, because they may scratch the screen.
a. Wipe the solution on the screen using a soft, nonabrasive cloth.
b. Allow the solution to remain for 10 minutes.
c. Rinse using a clean, soft cloth dampened with water, then dry.

Lubricating the Push Bar Slide and Shaft

Clean and lubricate the push bar shaft:
• when the push bar chatters or moves in a jerky motion
• if you see an increase in skewed strip errors, caused by the vibration of
the push bar movement.
1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the push bar, the fixed platform, the holddown plate, and the
moving table. Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning‚ page 37.
4. Clean the right side of the push bar shaft using ethanol or isopropyl
alcohol on a cotton tipped applicator.
5. Move the slide arm to the right to access the left side of the shaft.
6. Clean the left side of the shaft.
7. Using a cotton tipped applicator, apply a thin film of Lubriplate lubricant to
both sides of the push bar shaft
Do not apply too much or too little lubrication, as this may cause the push
bar to move erratically.
An initial tube of Lubriplate lubricant is supplied with your analyzer. Refer
to Appendix C, Orderable Supplies, for information on obtaining additional
tubes.
8. Move the slide arm several times to spread the lubrication.
9. Reinstall the pieces. Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning‚ page 37.
10. Reconnect the power cord.
11. Turn analyzer power on.
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