Inspecting And Cleaning The Mixing Rods And Mixer Wash Cups - Siemens ADVIA 1800 Operator's Manual

NOTE: To remove the tubing from the push-in fitting, press the release ring towards the
fitting and pull the tubing out. No tools are required. To install the tubing, simply push the
tubing in.

Inspecting and cleaning the mixing rods and mixer wash cups

Materials required:
• Lint-free towel
• Deionized water
• Cotton-tipped applicators
Time: 5 minutes
Analyzer mode: STANDBY
Figure 5-4. Mixing rods
1. Visually inspect each mixing rod and mixer wash cup for cleanliness.
2. Clean any dirty mixing rods or wash cups to avoid contamination of the mixers, which
results in carryover:
a. Set the analyzer to Standby.
Maintenance
11. To remove the probe cleaning tool, hold the joint-
holder end of the probe and carefully turn the push-
in fitting counter clockwise.
12. Reinstall the probe.
13. Turn the Standby Operate Switch to Operate and
reconnect.
14. To ensure proper flow through the probe, at the
Operation Panel, perform a PRIME 2.
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
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2 Reagent Mixer1
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