Idexx BioTek 405R Series Technical Service Maintenance

BioTek* 405*R
IDEXX Technical Service washer maintenance
Important points
1. There are two evening maintenance protocols. The protocol you use depends on how frequently you use the
washer:
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If the instrument is in constant use, run the protocol that keeps the tubes primed and wet when the instrument is
not being used.
• If the instrument is used only once or twice a week, run the protocol that purges the water.
2. Do not leave buffer in the system for long periods of time (for example, overnight or over the weekend). Doing so will
clog the pins, and you will need to remove the manifold and clean it with a stylus.
3. If you must clean the manifold with a stylus, be sure to flush the manifold with running deionized (DI) water through
the large port holes to remove any debris. If this step is not performed, the particles will immediately clog the
pins again.
Always rinse at the beginning of the day
1. Connect hose to DI water.
2. Turn power on.
3. Press Main Menu.
4. Select MAINT and then DAY_RINSE (rinse will be with DI water).
5. Press ENTER.
6. Press START.
7. Repeat DAY_RINSE (steps 3–6).
8. Reconnect hose to the appropriate wash buffer for testing.
9. Press Main Menu.
10. Select MAINT and then DAY_RINSE (rinse will be with the wash buffer)
11. Press ENTER.
12. Press START.
Evening maintenance, if washer will be used the next day
1. Connect hose to DI water.
2. Press Main Menu.
3. Select MAINT and then DAY_RINSE (rinse will be with DI water).
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press START.
6. Select Main Menu.
7. Select MAINT.
8. Use the Option button to find the RINSE_AND_SOAK protocol.
9. When the wash manifolds are submerged, turn off instrument.