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CHAPTER 8. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
1. Cleaning your Analyzer
Caring for SD A1cCare™ analyzer is easy. Just keep it free of dust. If you need to clean it,
follow these guideline carefully to help you get the best performance possible;
To prevent malfunction of the analyzer, keep the test kit port free of blood, moisture, dirt,
or dust. Use a lint-free cloth dampened with water to clean analyzer. Thoroughly wring out
cloth before use. Do not use an abrasive cloth or antiseptic solution, as these may damage
the display screen.
A clean optical measuring system is a basic prerequisite for determining precise measured
values.
Therefore clean the analyzer regularly and immediately after it becomes dirty. Always
switch o the analyzer before cleaning it.
Use only the following items for cleaning:
t Ordinary lint-free cotton buds
t Ordinary lint-free tissues
t Ordinary disinfecting tissues
Mild soap suds as well as 70 % ethanol or isopropyl alcohol are suitable for cleaning. When
used in the professional sector (e.g. doctor’s surgeries), a mixture consisting of 1-propanol,
2-propanol and glutaraldehyde (brand name “Bacillol plus”) are recommended.
Do not use any disinfectant sprays or tissues or cotton buds which are dripping wet as the
liquid may enter the analyzer and damage it.
Cleaning the outer analyzer components
t Ensure the analyzer is switched o.
t Wipe the outside of the analyzer with a lightly moistened, lint-free cotton cloth. In
the professional sector, the outside of the analyzer can be cleaned with “Bacillol plus”.
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