Checking Reagents And System Solutions; Monitoring Reagent Tray Temperature - Siemens ADVIA 1800 Operator's Manual

b. Holding the mixing rods in one hand, wipe each mixing rod with lint-free towels
3. Inspect the mixing wash cups for cleanliness, then clean if dirty:
a. Pour deionized water into the mixer wash cup.
b. With a lint-free paper towel and foam-tipped applicators, clean the mixer wash
4. After cleaning, ensure that no threads or fibers are left on the mixing rods.
5. Return the analyzer to the READY mode.
6. Verify that the analyzer mode is READY before performing any further actions.
NOTE:
sensor.
To clear the alarm message, on the Operation Panel, select the alarm

Checking reagents and system solutions

Refer to page 75, 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.

Monitoring Reagent Tray Temperature

NOTE: This procedure adds a mandatory additional step to the daily maintenance
procedure. The daily Maintenance Log page is updated and available from the online
Operator's Guide.
Complete the following procedure daily to monitor reagent tray temperatures and increase
reagent stability:
1. Turn power to the system off.
2. Open the top cover.
3. Remove tray covers.
4. Examine RTT1 and RTT2 to determine if the DI H2O reagent wedges need to be filled
with water. Fill as needed.
5. If water was added, replace the reagent tray covers and allow the water temperature to
stabilize for at least 30 minutes.
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CAUTION
Do not use excessive force while cleaning to avoid bending the mixing rods.
moistened with deionized water.
CAUTION
Do not apply excessive force while cleaning, to avoid damaging the sensor.
cup.
If an overflow error message displays, water is probably on the sensor. Dry the
icon.
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