Trouble Shooting
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Replacing the needle
In case the needle needs to be removed or replaced, proceed as follows:
1. Go to menu 6.2 and select 6.9.3 as shown below.
2. Press digit [1]The motor will now move the needle to its far down position
(if it was not there already).
3. Switch off the instrument and open the front “door”.
4. Remove the upper needle locking ring only as indicated below.
5. Pull the needle down and forwards to remove.
6. Clean or exchange the needle and remount in reverse order. Be sure to re-
connect the aspiration tube the correct way.
Note:
In the displayed menu 6.9.3, the positions 1, 2 and 3 stand for:
1 = Lowest position equals to open tube selection.
2 = Middle position equals to closed tube selection (Can only be reached from
position 3).
3= Upper position equals to penetrating position.
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Warning
Contamination hazard if
contaminated blood enters
into open cut.
Always wear protective
gloves when handling
blood samples or parts of
the instrument that might
be contaminated with
blood.
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Needle
Upper locking ring
Aspiration tube
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