Inspecting And Cleaning The Probe Wash Cups - Siemens ADVIA 1800 Operator's Manual

2. Set the analyzer to Standby.
3. Using lint-free towels moistened with deionized water, wipe down the covers.
4. If splattering is extensive or enters the cuvettes, call your local technical support
provider or distributor.

Inspecting and cleaning the probe wash cups

Materials required:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Lint-free towel
• Deionized water
Time: 5 minutes
Analyzer mode: STANDBY
NOTE:
Figure 5-8. Wash ports
1. Visually inspect each probe wash cup for cleanliness.
If any of the probe wash cups appear dirty, clean them as described in the following steps.
2. Set the analyzer to Standby.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the DPP shield to the
analyzer panel. (See Figure 5-2.)
4. Push the DPP shield to the right and slowly lift the DPP shield until it reaches
approximately a 90° angle, then gently lift the tab of the DPP shield and remove.
5. Unscrew all thumb screws, then remove the splash guard protective covers from the
wash cups.
NOTE:
the splash guard protective cover.
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WARNING
Do not touch probes or mixing rods to avoid contamination.
Keep the probe wash cups clean to ensure proper cleaning of the probe.
If the system includes an anti-rotation bracket, avoid hitting it while removing
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
1 Dilution Probe Wash Port
2 Sample Probe Wash Port
3 Reagent Probe 1 Wash Port
4 Reagent Probe 2 Wash Port
ADVIA 1800 Operator's Guide