Every 2 Months Maintenance; Cleaning The Dilution Tray Cuvettes - Siemens ADVIA 1800 Operator's Manual

Every 2 months maintenance

Cleaning the dilution tray cuvettes

Materials required:
• 2-liter beaker
• Probe Wash 3 solution (REF 03164495,
PN B01-4183-01)
• Deionized water
Time: 15 minutes (replacement)
10 hours (immersion)
Analyzer mode: STANDBY
Figure 5-20. Components of dilution tray cuvette
WARNING
1. Prepare 1.5 liters of 5% Probe Wash 3 solution diluted with deionized water.
2. Set the analyzer to Standby.
3. Remove the 6 cuvette segments on the dilution tray (DTT).
a. Unfasten the 2 thumbscrews (
b. Grasp the cuvette section by the tab (
c. To remove the cuvettes under the dilution washer (DWUD) and splash cover,
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Probe Wash 3 contains 4.5% potassium hydroxide and 2% sodium hypochlorite.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Probe Wash 3 is a corrosive material that can
cause burns. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In
case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
turn the tray by hand until the cuvettes are clear.
You will feel resistance when manually moving the tray. This is normal
NOTE:
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
) on each section.
1
) and lift it from the tray.
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