Daily maintenance

Inspecting and cleaning the mixing rods

Materials required

Time: 5 minutes

Analyzer mode: READY

BIOHAZARD

Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.

Contamination of the mixers results in carryover. Daily, visually inspect each mixing rod and mixer wash cup for cleanliness. Clean any dirty mixing rod and wash cups.

 

 

 

1     Dilution mixer

2     Reagent mixer 1

3     Reagent mixer 2

To clean the mixing rods

  1. With the instrument in the READY state, visually verify that each mixing rod is at its upper limit.

 CAUTion

To avoid bending the mixing rods, do not use excessive force while cleaning.

  1. Using lint-free towels moistened with deionized water, gently wipe the mixer rod.

 

  1. Inspect the mixer wash cup for cleanliness. If it is dirty:

  1. Pour deionized water into the mixer wash cup.

  2. With lint-free towels and cotton-tipped applicators, clean the mixer wash cup.  

 CAUTion

To avoid damaging the sensor, do not apply excessive force while cleaning.

Note

If an overflow error message appears, there is probably water on the sensor. Dry the sensor.

 

To clear the alarm message, select Alarm at the Operation Panel.