Storing The Reference Electrode - Siemens ADVIA 2400 Maintenance Procedures

5. If the calibration fails, repeat calibration again and if data continues to be unstable,
perform an electrode wash.
NOTE
The electrodes may have to stabilize on the system before a successful calibration is
achieved.
6. At the ISE Operation window, select the
electrode information.

Storing the reference electrode

1. Remove the reference electrode from the ISE module.
2. Rinse the electrode with deionized water.
3. Place it into an appropriate container.
4. Cover the reference electrode with reference electrode filling solution.
5. Cover the container and store at 2 - 40°C (35.6 - 104°F).
6. When ready to use, rinse the electrode with deionized water.
NOTE
If the electrode is stored cold, allow time for it to equilibrate to room temperature
before use.
Cleaning the dilution bowl and waste-drain nozzle
Materials required:
• Cotton stick
• Deionized water
• Household bleach
• Toothpick
• Philips screwdriver
Time: 45 minutes
Analyzer mode: READY
Cleaning the dilution bowl
1. At the Menu Panel, select
2. At the ISE Operation window, in the Period.wash area, select
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws (
DPP shield to the analyzer panel.
4. Push the DPP shield to the right and slowly lift the DPP shield until it reaches
approximately a 90° angle, then gently lift the tab of the DPP shield and remove.
5. Loosen the thumb screws, then remove the ISE cover.
6. Loosen the screw retaining the stainless steel cover at the top of the ISE unit, and
remove that cover by sliding it toward you.
7. At the ISE Operation window, next to Final operation, type
Pure water position.
Maintenance
Electrode Info
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
Maint. , then select ISE Operation
1
button and enter the new
.
OFF , then select
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in the field next to
16
Set .
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