Abbott CELL-DYN 3000 Operator's Manual page 407

Maintenance
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WARNING: Potential Biohazard. Follow established
biosafety practices when performing maintenance, service or
troubleshooting procedures. Wear gloves, lab coat, and suitable
eye protection. Refer to
Hazards, for additional information.
CAUTION: Use powder-free gloves when performing the
maintenance procedure to avoid contaminating the instrument.
Procedure
1. From the Data Station MAIN MENU
PROTOCOLS] followed by [DISABLE ANALYZER].
2. Remove the front covers to gain access to the syringe assembly.
CAUTION: When performing the following steps 3, 4, & 5,
avoid applying pressure to the syringe plunger which may cause
a system fatal fault or leakage of reagent.
3. Loosen the syringe holder plate thumbscrew and rotate the syringe
holder plate into a vertical position.
4. Lift the syringe out of the holder. Note the liquid level in the
syringe so that it can be refilled after cleaning to approximately this
same level.
5. Grasp the plastic luer lock fitting at the tip of the syringe which
attaches it to the tubing. Carefully turn the syringe
counterclockwise to release it from the fitting. Use gauze to absorb
excess reagent.
6. Dispense the reagent into a sink or an appropriate waste container.
7. Aspirate warm water into the syringe until it is full. Continue to
pull on the plunger until it is removed from the barrel.
CAUTION: Do not push or pull on the plunger when the
syringe is dry, as it may damage the plunger. Avoid touching the
plunger because oil from the fingers may cause it to move
erratically.
8. Rinse the plunger and barrel thoroughly with distilled water.
Carefully reinsert the plunger into the wet barrel.
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