Removing And Replacing Disposable Batteries - Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

Procedure
STEP
Removing
Wait until any test in progress is completed, and turn off the analyzer before
and Replacing
replacing the batteries or the most recent set of results may be lost. Stored
Disposable Batteries
results will not be lost when replacing the batteries.
STEP
Caution
A falling instrument may cause injury. Place the instrument on a flat and stable
surface at all times to ensure the instrument does not fall.
17-2
1 Prepare a 1:10 solution of household bleach by mixing one part of
bleach with nine parts of tap water. This solution will maintain
its germicidal action for a week.
2 Soak a few gauze pads in the bleach solution. Before use, squeeze
the pads to remove excess solution.
3 Soften, then remove any dried blood with one or two of the gauze
pads soaked in the bleach solution. Avoid scraping dried blood
as contaminated particles may become airborne.
4 Clean the entire surface of the device twice with gauze pads soaked
in the bleach solution.
5 Rinse the surface of the device with gauze pads moistened with
tap water and dry.
6 If the device is to be shipped, place it in a plastic bag.
1 Slide the battery compartment door off.
2 Tilt the analyzer slightly to slide out the battery carrier which
contains the two 9-volt batteries.
3 Remove the old batteries from the carrier. Pull each battery out
to the side and then lift back and out.
4 Note the battery orientation symbol molded into the carrier on
each side of the center wall. Starting with one side, orient the
new battery so it matches the symbol. Slide the battery into the
carrier, pushing the terminal end in first, under the plastic bar,
and slide it up as far as it will go. Then push the bottom of the
battery inward. The terminals of the battery should be underneath
the protective bar on the carrier. Repeat for the second battery
on the other side of the carrier.
5 Note the orientation of the battery carrier illustrated on the label
on the carrier. The label faces up, and the electrical contact end
of the carrier goes into the instrument first. Insert the carrier into
the instrument as shown on the label. If the carrier is inserted
incorrectly, the battery door will not close.
6 Slide the battery compartment door back into place.
Art: 714379-00F
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Rev. Date: 18-Jul-12