Operating Your Analyzer
6-2
6.2 Initial Checks
Perform the following checks before turning on the analyzer.
1. Checking the waste container;
2. Check and make sure the container is empty.
z Samples, controls, calibrators and waste are potentially infectious. Wear
proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coat, etc.) and follow
safe laboratory procedures when handling them in the laboratory.
z Be sure to dispose of reagents, waste, samples, consumables, etc.
according to government regulations.
3. Checking tubing and power connections ;
Check and make sure the diluent, rinse and waste tubes are properly connected and not
bent;
Check and make sure the power cord of the analyzer is properly plugged into an
electrical outlet.
4. Checking the printer (optional) and recorder;
Check and make sure enough printer or recorder paper is installed. Check and make sure the
power cord of the printer is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. Check and make sure
the printer cable is properly connected to the analyzer.
5. Check keyboard connection.
Check and make sure the keyboard is properly connected to the keyboard interface (marked
KB) of the analyzer.
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