5-3- Monthly Maintenance
In the MAINTENANCE menu, select MONTHLY MAINTENANCE :
The monthly maintenance activities are presented under two tabs: General and Immunology. Certain
maintenance activities are carried out automatically by the system whilst others must be carried out by the
operator. In both cases, the maintenance activities are recorded.
If the analyser is equipped with a locking system, unlock lid before selecting the
MAINTENANCE menu (see page 35).
5-3-1- General Maintenance
5-3-1-1- Cleaning the IDS-iSYS System Liquid pump shafts
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Remove the cover located on the right-hand side of the analyser.
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Click on the corresponding button in front of this item in the maintenance list.
No spindle must rotate while this maintenance is being carried out.
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Release the pump body from its shaft by pinching the two clips at either side and gently pulling, ensuring the
tubes remain connected.
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Clean the pump shaft with absorbent paper soaked in alcohol at 70% v/v (ethyl or isopropyl).
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Return the pump body to its shaft.
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Carry out this procedure for the other pumps.
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When maintenance is completed, click . The date and time it is carried out are recorded.
5-3-1-2- Cleaning the liquid waste pump shaft
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Click on box located in front of this maintenance.
No spindle must rotate while this maintenance is being carried out.
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Release the pump body from its shaft by pinching the two clips at either side and gently pulling, ensuring the
tubes remain connected.
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Clean the pump shaft with absorbent paper soaked in alcohol at 70% v/v (ethyl or isopropyl).
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Return the pump body to its shaft.
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Carry out this procedure for the other pump.
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When maintenance is completed, click on . The date and time it is carried out are recorded.
Maintenance
5-3- Monthly Maintenance
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