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10.2 General Guidelines
Maintenance Period
Everyday
Every Month
As needed
Maintaining Your Analyzer
If you are to use this analyzer 24 hours a day, perform the "Probe
cleanser cleaning" procedure everyday.
When the analyzed samples add up to 20, the analyzer will perform
the auto-cleaning procedure.
Run the QC program everyday. See Chapter 8 Using the QC
Programs for details.
You should use the supplied probe localizer to calibrate the
position of the probe to that of the probe wipe. The analysis result
is sensitive to their alignment.
When you think the bath might be contaminated, perform the
"Clean the bath" procedure.
When the analyzed add up to 600, the analyzer will remind you to
perform the "Probe cleanser cleaning" procedure.
When the analyzed samples add up to 150, the analyzer will
remind you to perform the "Clean Probe Wipe" procedure.
When the analyzed samples add up to 100, the analyzer will
remind you to perform the "E-Z Cleanser Cleaning" procedure.
When this analyzer is not to be used for two weeks, perform the
"Prepare to Ship" procedure to empty and wash the fluidic lines
and then wipe the analyzer dry and wrap it up for storage.
To obtain reliable analysis results, this analyzer needs to work in a
normal status. Run the "Self-test" items regularly to check the
status of this analyzer.
When this analyzer gives alarms for clogging, you can perform the
"Flush Aperture" or "Zap Aperture" procedure, or press [F2] to
unclog the aperture.
If
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Troubleshooting Your Analyzer for solutions.
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