SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT
PROCLEIX
®
TIGRIS System Operator’s Manual 2-11
Volume I: Operating the Instrument
Part # 902649EN Rev. A
If replacing multiple fluids, start with those that are most susceptible to contamination:
1. System Fluid
2. Wash Solution (A & B)
3. Auto Detect 1 (A & B)
4. Auto Detect 2 (A & B)
5. Oil (A & B)
6. Deactivation Fluid
Replacing System Fluid
To replace the System Fluid:
1. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting from the cap of the System Fluid bottle.
2. Connect the System Fluid tubing to the quick-connect Parking Slot located next to the
barcode scanner.
3. Remove the System Fluid bottle and place it on an absorbent pad on a clean work
surface.
4. Remove the System Fluid cap and wrap it in a clean absorbent pad.
5. Dispose of any System Fluid left in the container according to the laboratory policies.
6. Fill the System Fluid bottle to the liquid fill line with water for the PROCLEIX TIGRIS
System.
7. Pour the entire contents of one bottle of System Fluid Preservative into the System Fluid
bottle.
8. Remove the old barcode label on the System Fluid bottle and dispose of it.
9. Place the new System Fluid Preservative bottle label on the top of the System Fluid bottle.
Write the fluid preparation date on the label.
10. Replace the cap on the System Fluid bottle and place the System Fluid bottle back in its
position in the Fluid Drawer.
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Caution: Do not combine any assay reagents or fluids without specific instruction.
Never top off AR or fluid bottles. The PROCLEIX
®
TIGRIS System will recognize the
changes in the reagent fluid level and reject bottles that have been topped off.
Note: When replacing fluid bottles, align the bottle seams away from the sensors.
Failure to do so can cause false “bottle empty” errors.
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Caution: Use aseptic techniques when preparing System Fluid.
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Caution: System Fluid Preservative contains sodium hypochlorite solution. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Wash affected area with water if contact with this
fluid occurs. If this fluid spills, dilute with water before wiping dry.
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Caution: Do not uncap the System Fluid bottle before moving it for fluid disposal
and refilling.
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Caution: Do not place the barcode label over the vent hole on the System Fluid
bottle cap. The bottle will collapse under vacuum if the vent hole is covered.
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