Cleaning The Fan Filter; Replacing The Smearing Tape And Cleaning The Smearing Wedge - Siemens ADVIA 2120 Operator's Manual

6. While manually rotating the stainer plate, replace each stainer well with the
notch on the bottom closest to the edge of the plate.
Make sure that the wells are seated properly, all at the same level, in the
stainer tray.
7. Slide the stainer tray door closed.
8. Put the analyzer in Ready mode and turn off the Autoslide.

Cleaning the Fan Filter

1. At the back of the Autoslide, turn off the power.
2. Remove the fan cover and separate the filter.
3. Using a vacuum or air canister, clean all dust and dirt from the filter.
4. Assemble the clean filter with the cover and replace it on the rear of the unit.
Replacing the Smearing Tape and Cleaning the Smearing
Wedge
All products or objects that come in contact with human or animal body fluids
should be handled, before and after cleaning, as if capable of transmitting
infectious diseases. Wear facial protection, gloves, and protective clothing.
The operator should follow the recommendations to prevent the transmission of
infectious agents in health-care settings as recommended for potentially
infectious specimens in Protection of Laboratory Workers from Infectious
Disease Transmitted by Blood, Body Fluids, and Tissue, 2d edition; Approved
Guideline (1997) Document M29-A, National Committee for Clinical Laboratory
Standards (NCCLS). This document contains complete information on user
protection and it can be used as reference material for instructions on laboratory
safety.
Materials required:
•
New smearing tape
•
Paper towels
Time: 2 minutes
ADVIA Autoslide Slide Maker Stainer
BIOHAZARD
10-43