HA-8180V 4-11
4.2.4 Replacing the Column
Carefully read the package insert that comes with the column for the replacement of the column. If the message
“Column should be replaced. Replace column now?” appears on the display, use this as a reference for deciding when
to replace the column. Do not use a column beyond its expiration date, since accurate measurement results may not
be obtained.
Prepare: COLUMN UNIT 80, tissue paper
and protective gloves
1 Access the maintenance screen.
a On the standby screen, select , <2 Reagent replacement
menu> and <5 Column> in that order.
• The message “Remove old column.” will appear.
2 Open the temperature control box cover.
a Open the front cover.
• The mechanical sections will power off.
b Open the temperature control box cover.
• Push the handle to the left, then pull it to the front to open the box.
c Lay tissue paper on the bottom of the temperature control box.
• The tissue paper blots up any liquids that leak while replacing the
column.
Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.
Discard used columns, cleaning tools and protective gloves in accordance with local
regulations for biohazardous waste.
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Remove old column.
After detaching the old column,
install a new column with fluid
running. Attach push screw to the
bottom first, then to the top.
Pump Go back
If “Column should be replaced. Replace column now?” has
been displayed:
Press to go to the [Column] screen. Pressing
displays the standby screen and clears the
message until power is turned on the next time.
Priming will automatically start after the eluent pack or
hemolysis washing solution bottle has been replaced. The
[Column] screen appears after priming has finished.
a
b
c
The message “W:062 Front or maintenance cover is open.”
appears if the front cover is opened before performing step
1-a. Be sure to perform step 1-a first.
4.2 Replacement of Consumables