Performing The Sample Pump And Wash Pump Tests - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Guide: Troubleshooting

Performing the Sample Pump and Wash Pump Tests

Use this procedure to test the sample pump or the wash pump located on the
system behind the reagent cartridge.
The pump test moves the pump at 4 speeds numbered 1 through 4. When you
select
The test is complete when the system displays speed 4 on the screen.
BIOHAZARD:
Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards for recommended
precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
1. Select
2. Enter your password, if necessary.
CAUTION:
If the wash or reagent cartridge is removed from the system for longer than 6
hours, the cartridges are no longer valid.
3. Remove the reagent cartridge:
a. Select
b. Remove the reagent cartridge from the system and close the door.
c. Select
4. Select
To test the...
sample pump, which is located on the
right as you face the system,
wash pump, which is located on the left as
you face the system,
, the system displays the number of the current speed on the screen.
Change
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions.
Status > Diagnostics
Do not remove the wash or reagent cartridges for longer than 6 hours.
Cartridges > Eject R Cartridge
.
Return
Pumps and Valves
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.
.
Select...
Sample Pump > Start
The pump rotates toward you at the first
speed.
Wash Pump > Start
The pump rotates away from you at the
first speed.
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