Abbott CELL-DYN 3200 System Operator's Manual page 387

Section 9
Sample Loader Tray and Tube Grippers
Materials Required
Procedure
CELL-DYN ® 3200 System Operator's Manual
9140181H—October 2001
Daily cleaning of the Sample Loader tray and tube grippers is recommended when
the Sample Loader is used.
1. Cleaning solution (0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution). See the formula for
mixing this solution under Decontamination Procedures earlier in this
section.
2. Clean, warm water for rinse
3. DYN-A-WIPE Lint-free pads (or other lint-free pads)
4. Gloves, lab coat, and safety glasses
1. Lift the Tower Cover up and off the instrument.
2. Remove any racks from the loader.
3. Clean the following components with a lint-free wipe moistened with the
cleaning solution prepared above.
a. Sample Loader tray (be sure to remove any dirt or debris that may impede
the movement of the racks)
b. Tube grippers inside the Mixing Block on the SL model (rotate the
Mixing Block to gain access to the grippers)
c. Any other area that appears to have been contaminated by specimen or
reagents
d. Periodically check the bottom of the racks to insure there is no residue of
dirt build-up. Clean as necessary.
4. Rinse the components using a lint-free wipe moistened with warm water.
5. Dry the components with a DYN-A-WIPE (or other lint-free pad).
6. When finished, replace the Tower Cover.
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