Lane - Beckman Coulter Power Express Instructions For Use Manual

Use this procedure to clean the mirrors of the Tube Detection System:
1
Observe the error lane module to determine which lane is causing the sample tubes to
route to the error lane. If both, then determine which is generating more of the
detection errors.
2
Select Unlock
front and rear safety doors to access the mirrors.
Note
3
Use a compressed air cannister to remove any dust or dirt from the mirror surface. If no
dust, dirt, or splashed fluid is visible on the mirror, continue with step 5.
Figure 2.10 Tube Detection System Mirrors (optional)
1. Lane 2 Reflector and Cap Mirror
2. Lane 2 Mirror
4
Fold a 2-3 lint-free cloths so that they are wider than the width of the mirrors. Using
99.5% anhydrous ethanol, moderately dampen the lint-free cloths. If the cloths are too
dry, the liquid will not spread over the surface of the mirror. If the cloths are too wet,
residual liquid will be left behind, leaving watermarks.
5
Wear powder-free nitrile or latex gloves to lightly wipe the dampened cloths slowly
across the mirror surfaces (both cap mirror and lane mirror). Refer to
Detection System Mirrors (optional)
surfaces to not apply too much force. Applying too much force can bend the mirror
brackets requiring realignment of the system. Visually confirm that there are no water
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to pause the error lane and to unlock the front safety door. Open the
Only clean one set of the mirrors at any time to ensure you have one operational
lane at all times. After cleaning the one set and verifying that it is functioning, clean
the other set if necessary.
Inlet and Outlet Module Procedures
3. Lane 1 Mirror
4. Lane 1 Reflector and Cap Mirror
for the mirror locations. Use care when wiping the
2
Mirror Cleaning
Figure 2.10 Tube
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