Using The Prime Routine - Siemens RAPIDLAB 248 Operator's Manual

Maintaining the System
Stopping the 248 System
1. From Ready press # for menu, 2 for Maintenance and 5 for Stop
2. Carry out the maintenance task.
3. Press * to restart the 248 system.

Using the Prime Routine

This routine drains and pumps solution through the 248 and should be
used when replacing the pump tubing, changing reagents or pumping
disinfectant through the manifold.
Draining the 248
1. Raise the front cover and remove the Buffer pack and Wash bottle.
2. From Ready press # for menu, 2 for Maintenance and 3 for Prime.
3. The 248 pumps and drains the system.
Priming the 248
1. Follow the appropriate maintenance procedure, then from Ready
2. The 248 primes the system.
3. Press * twice to return to the Ready screen.
System.
System stopped
The 248 calibrates on return to the Ready screen.
Do not remove the Waste bottle. Place tissues under the bottle
tubes to catch any spillage.
→ Maintenance → Prime
press # for menu, 2 for Maintenance and 3 for Prime.
→ Maintenance → Prime
If necessary, repeat the routine to thoroughly prime the system.
Press * to restart
Priming
please wait
Priming
please wait
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