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000HZ6006EN.US • 02 • GEM Hemochron 100 Operator Manual
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000HZ6006EN.US • 02 • GEM Hemochron 100 Operator Manual
2
Preparing the Instrument
2.1
Packaging and Other Materials
Materials Provided:
Ensure the package contains the following materials:
● GEM Hemochron 100 Instrument (Cat. # 000GH100)
● Power Supply
– 2 Cables, 110 VAC and 240 VAC (wall outlet to power converter)
– Power Converter, AC to DC
● Operator Manual (paper)
Materials Required, but Not Provided:
To use the instrument, the following materials are required but not provided. To order them, contact your local
representative for details.
Table 3: Materials Required, but Not Provided
Description Catalog #
GEM Hemochron 100
Test Cartridges
• ACT+ 000GACT+
• ACT-LR 000GACT‑LR
directCHECK™ Whole
Blood Quality Controls
(LQC product for
LQC testing)
• ACT+ Level 1 000DCGACT‑1
• ACT+ Level 2 000DCGACT‑2
• ACT-LR Level 1 000DCGLR‑1
• ACT-LR Level 2 000DCGLR‑2
Optional Materials:
Table 4: Optional Materials
Description Catalog #
Centralized Conguration Manager (CCM) Software for GEM Hemochron 100 000GCCM
NOTE: Refer to “Ordering Information” (page 106) for additional product information on all materials listed
above.
Unpack and Inspect the Instrument:
NOTE: Do not discard the packaging material. It is recommended to keep the packaging in case the
instrument must be shipped or otherwise transported.
1 Remove any protective packaging that may be present around the instrument.
2 Check the packaging to be sure the power supply, AC power cord, connecting cables, and other
components have been removed. For the complete list of materials provided, see
“Materials Provided”
(page 19)
.
3 Remove the battery pull-tab from the bottom of the instrument (
Figure 4
).
Figure 4
: Remove the Battery Pull-Tab
Battery Pull-Tab
NOTE: Inspect each component for signs of damage. If a component is damaged or missing, do NOT use the
instrument. Contact your local representative immediately.