Cleaning The Probes Using Manual Probe Motion - Siemens ADVIA 2400 Operator's Manual

3. Select
location, then select
Probe
Dilution probe (DPP)
Sample probe (SPP)
Reagent probe 1 (RPP1)
Reagent probe 2 (RPP2)
4. Place a lint-free towel under the probe.
5. Using prep pads or lint-free towels and 5% bleach solution, wipe the probe, then
wipe with water.
CAUTION
To avoid bending the probes, do not use excessive force while cleaning,.
NOTE:
cause contamination. Replace probes as necessary. Refer to the online Operator's
Guide for this procedure.
6. Close the Manual Operation window, then select
7. At the Operation Panel, select
(over the wash cups).
8. After cleaning, ensure that no threads or fibers are left on the probes.
9. Verify the analyzer mode is READY before performing any further actions.

Cleaning the probes using manual probe motion

1. Put the system in Standby mode.
CAUTION
If you are performing this procedure with the power off, manually support (lift) the
probe to avoid damaging the probe tip. Be careful not to strike the probe against
other components on the analyzer.
2. Lift and manually rotate the probe arm to an accessible location.
The movement may feel a bit awkward and tight.
104
the number of times necessary to move the probe to the accessible
Move
to close the probe window.
Exit
Accessible Location
Over the sample tray (STT)
OR over the ISE
Over the dilution tray (DTT)
Over reagent tray 1 (RTT1)
Over reagent tray 2 (RTT2)
Verify that the probe ends do not contain any imperfections, which could
when prompted.
Yes
to return all probes to the home position
Initialize
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