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9.1.2 Concentrate cleaning with hypochlorite ....................................................................................................................................... 85
9.1.3 Piston greasing .................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
9.2 HYDRAULIC CYCLES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 87
9.3 MECHANICS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
9.4 REPAIRING ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
9.4.1 Emergency stop ................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
9.4.2 Needle or o-ring replacement ....................................................................................................................................................... 90
9.4.3 Baths dismantling ............................................................................................................................................................................ 92
9.4.4 Baths o-ring replacement ............................................................................................................................................................... 95
9.4.5 Aperture counting head replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 95
9.5 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 96
9.5.1 Analytical problems ......................................................................................................................................................................... 96
9.5.2 Other problems ............................................................................................................................................................................... 97
9.5.3 Disinfection procedure ................................................................................................................................................................... 98
9.6 TROUBLESHOOTING MESSAGES .......................................................................................................................................................... 99
9.7 LOGS ERRORS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
9.8 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................................................................ 104
1. INSTALLATION
1.1 UNPACKING
1.1.1 Introduction
The MYTHIC 22 is an automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories by an
authorized people.
- Only human blood or artificial control blood should be run.
- Only the reagents mentioned in this manual are permitted to use.
- The optimum performances can only be achieved if the calibration, controls check, cleaning and
maintenance procedures are carefully followed
If the MYTHIC 22 has been stored at a temperature less than 10°C it must be left at room
temperature during 24 hours.
It must be calibrated at each displacement and installation (See section 7).
1.1.2 Unpacking Procedure
Before unpacking the instrument, we recommend to check the box of the instrument and notify any damage
to the carrier.
- Open the box on the top, remove the starter kit.
- Remove the MYTHIC 22 from the box.