Heska Element DC - DRI-CHEM AUTO TIPS, Sample Tubes and DRI-CHEM MIXING CUPS; Light Source Lamp; Recording Paper

1.15 DRI-CHEM AUTO TIPS, Sample Tubes and DRI-CHEM MIXING CUPS
(Henceforth, DRI-CHEM AUTO TIPS is shortened to “tips”, Sample Tubes to “tubes”, and DRI-CHEM MIXING CUPS to “mixing
cups” in this manual.)
The sampler of the Element DC performs pipetting automatically. However, it is necessary to prepare the DRI-CHEM AUTO
TIPS, Sample Tubes (Heparin Tube or Plain Tube) and DRI-CHEM MIXING CUPS designed for use with the Element DC.
The Sample Tubes include the following:
Heparin Tube 1.5
Heparin Tube 0.5
Plain Tube 1.5
Plain Tube 0.5
WARNING
Do not touch used tips, tubes, and mixing cups with bare hands as this may cause contamination. If any part of the
body comes in contact with contaminated consumables, immediately rinse the contaminated body part thoroughly
under running water and then use ethyl alcohol as a disinfectant. Seek medical assistance if necessary.
WARNING
As used tips, tubes, and mixing cups are infectious waste, process the waste correctly in compliance with any
applicable regulations in your country, such as by incineration, melting, sterilization or disinfection.
IMPORTANT
Use new DRI-CHEM AUTO TIPS, Sample Tubes and DRI-CHEM MIXING CUPS for each sample. Do not reuse old tips and
mixing cups.
IMPORTANT
Do not use products other than specified products designed for the Element DC, as using non-specified products
could cause inaccurate test results and damage the analyzer.
1.16 Light Source Lamp
CAUTION
The light source lamp gets very hot. Before replacing the lamp, turn the power off and wait for at least 5 minutes.
1. The light source lamp is a halogen lamp. Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp with bare hands.
2. The lamp is expendable. A spare lamp should be kept on hand in case the lamp burns out.
1.17 Recording Paper
1. Use specified recording paper for the Element DC.
2. Do not use paper other than the type specified, as this could damage the printer head.
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