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Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
No maintenance of the Anion 2 Analyzer is required other than cleaning the exterior and cartridge chamber.
Cleaning the exterior
Cleaning the exterior of the Anion 2 Analyzer should be performed whenever necessary. Most spills and stains can be removed with water or a mild detergent.
- Power off the analyzer. Unplug the power supply when the shut down procedure is completed.
- Clean the outside of the analyzer and the touch display with a clean, lint-free and non-abrasive cloth dampened in water or a mild detergent.
- To disinfect the exterior of the analyzer use a 1:10 solution of household bleach (i.e., 0.5% sodium hypochlorite), 2% glutaraldehyde solution or 70% alcohol
solution. The surface of the analyzer should be exposed to the disinfectant for at least 10 minutes.
- Allow the analyzer to air dry.
- Plug in the power supply and power on the analyzer.
• The analyzer must be powered off and unplugged before cleaning.
• Do not use any cleaning liquid or equipment other than those recommended above.
• Do not immerse the analyzer in water or other liquids.
Cleaning the cartridge chamber
The Cleaning Kit (
1116048) should always be used for cleaning the cartridge chamber.
The cartridge chamber should be cleaned immediately if materials or liquids are spilled in the cartridge chamber. For regular maintenance (removal of dust
particles etc.), the cartridge chamber should be cleaned every 30 days.
- Touch to open the lid.
- Unplug the power supply.
- Wet a Cleaning Swab with 3 drops of water and gently rinse the cartridge chamber. To disinfect the surface, use a 1:10 solution of household bleach (i.e., 0.5%
sodium hypochlorite), 2% glutaraldehyde solution or 70% alcohol solution). Do not soak.
- Carefully remove spills and particles from the cartridge chamber using the moistened swab.
- To disinfect the cartridge chamber, the surface of the chamber should be exposed to the disinfectant for at least 10 minutes
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- Wipe off any residual liquid from the cartridge chamber using a new, dry Cleaning Swab.
- Plug in the power supply, and power on the analyzer by pressing the on/off button.
- The lid will close automatically during the self-test. If it doesn’t, then close it manually and restart the analyzer.
• The analyzer must be unplugged before cleaning.
• Do not use any cleaning liquid or equipment other than those recommended above.
• Do not allow liquid to drip off the Cleaning Swab into the analyzer. If liquid drips into the analyzer, optics can be destroyed.
• Do not immerse the analyzer in water or other liquids.
• Do not move or tilt the analyzer when cleaning the cartridge chamber.
Disposal of the analyzer
For correct disposal according to the Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), contact your local Anion 2 supplier.
Software upgrade
Consult the Anion USB Flash Drive Package Insert for software upgrade.
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Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Guideline M29-A3: ”Protection of Laboratory Workers From Occupationally
Acquired Infections; Approved Guideline - Third Edition”. ISBN 1-56-238-567-4
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