Siemens RAPIDLAB 248 Operator's Manual page 70

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Clearing Blockages
Clearing a Blockage in the Sensors
6. Remove the sensors, Page 3-17 steps 3 and 4.
7. Use the syringe filled with deionized water to carefully inject water
Figure 3-44. Clearing a Blockage in the Sensors
8. Pass the clot removal line through the grounding block. Do not pass
Figure 3-45. Clearing a Blockage in the Grounding Block
Clearing a Blockage in the Drip Tray Connector Drain Hole
9. Remove the drip tray, Page 3-22 steps 3 to 5.
10. Carefully inject water into the ports in the back of the drip tray
WARNING
Figure 3-46. Clearing a Blockage in the Drip Tray Connector Drain Hole
through the sensors but apply only very gentle pressure.
the clot removal line through the sensors.
connector.
Point the drip tray away from you while you do this.
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