4-4 Running a Sample
4.3 Before Performing an Analysis
4.3.1 Daily Cleaning
1. Wipe up any spills on the sample rotor.
2. Keep the instrument and immediate surround-
ings as clean as possible.
4.3.2 Check Tubing
1. Inspect the reagent tubes and connections to make sure the reagents
can flow freely. Make sure the tubes are not pinched or kinked, or
trapped between or beneath objects.
2. Check the reagent tubes (except the red waste tubing) for bubbles or
air gaps. A few small, “soda-sized” bubbles are normal, but if any
large bubbles (spanning the width of the tubing) or gaps exist, clear
the affected tubes as follows.
a. Make sure the affected tubes are securely attached at both
ends.
b. From the Home screen, select Maintenance > Reagent Sta-
tus
.
c. Select Prime All to start priming the reagents. Confirmation
will be required. Select Change Pack if you are currently
changing the reagent pack, or Prime if you only need to clear
bubbles in the tubes. For details on changing the reagent pack,
see
“Changing the Reagent Pack” on page 6-9.
d. Repeat if needed to remove all air gaps and large bubbles from
the reagent tubes.
e.
If priming is required more than two times or bubbles persist,
call Abaxis Technical Support.
Note: Air gaps in the waste tubing (red) are normal.
Sample rotor
Sample tube
adapter
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