5. Service Instructions
5.1 Serviceable parts
With necessary tools and skills, the following parts are replaceable:
1. Rubber pad
2. Needle
3. Spring stop
4. Leaf spring
Note: Before service of any kind, All parts must be cleaned according to the cleaning
instructions.
Warning: The sharp needle will be exposed during removal. It presents a potential hazard
from possible contact with infected blood samples. Take all necessary precaution when
handling de-capper head or chute.
1. Replacement of Rubber Pad on Tube Support
When the Tube support no longer holds the Tubes in a steady grip at de-capping, the
Rubber pad should be replaced.
Tube support Rubber pad with self-adhesive tejp
without pad
Figure 6: Tube support rubber pad
• Remove the old Rubber pad from the Tube support.
• Clean the Tube support with Acetone.
• Remove protective film from the rubber pad and put it onto the tube support.
• Press firmly on the rubber pad.