Abbott CELL-DYN 3000 Operator's Manual page 410

Chapter 9
Air Filters
CELL-DYN® 3000 System Operator's Manual
9140240E — May 1995
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CAUTION: Use powder-free gloves when performing the
maintenance procedure to avoid contaminating the instrument.
NOTE: The sample aspiration pump tubing has a smaller
diameter than the WBC transfer pump tubing and is identified by
the orange collar on each end.
Procedure
1. From the SPECIAL PROTOCOLS
ANALYZER].
2. Remove the upper front cover to gain access to the peristaltic
pumps.
3. Locate the WBC Transfer pump on the upper left side of the flow
panel. (See Figure 9.1, Analyzer Flow Panel
4. Pull the release lever away from the rollers and remove the tubing
from the metal brackets that hold it on each side of the rollers. (See
the previous figure.)
5. Disconnect the tubing at the plastic fittings.
6. Connect the new tubing to the plastic fittings.
7. Place the collars on the ends of the tubing into the metal guides.
Hold the release lever open and push the tubing underneath the
pump rollers. Position the tubing in the center of the rollers.
8. Replace the upper front cover.
9. Press [ENABLE ANALYZER].
10. Press [MAIN] to return to the
11. Verify that the background counts are acceptable by running 5
background counts before running controls. If the
counts or controls are unacceptable, refer to
Troubleshooting.
The left side panel of the Analyzer contains a set of air inlet filters that
clean the air entering the Analyzer. The Data Station has an air filter (fan
filter) located on the rear panel. Each filter requires monthly removal and
cleaning to maintain a constant, unrestricted air flow. More frequent
cleaning may be required whenever the instrument is located in a
particularly dusty or warm area.
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Screen, press [DISABLE
MAIN MENU
Maintenance
Components.)
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