7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual
Replacing membranes or electrodes
Removing an
electrode from
measuring
chamber
To remove an electrode from the measuring chamber, do the following:
Step Action
1.
Enter the Hold mode and record the replacement action.
2.
Press the electrode connector latch, and lift the
electrode connector open and lift the electrode out of
the measuring chamber.
Remembraning
an electrode
To remembrane an electrode, do the following:
Step Action
1.
All electrodes
:
Remove the electrode jacket by pressing the tabs on
the sides and pulling.
Further for the reference electrode
:
Remove the electrode jacket by pulling it off. If the O-
ring remains on the electrode, remove it. If the
electrode is stuck in its jacket due to salt crystals
around the top of the jacket, soak it in water until the
crystals dissolve.
Further for the pO
2
electrode:
Brush the electrode tip with the supplied brush.
2.
All electrodes:
Rinse the electrode with tap water and shake to
remove excess drops of water. Do not dry the
electrode.
Further for
cK
+
, cCl
–
, cCa
2+
, cNa
+
and reference
electrodes:
Remove any salt deposits, using tap water.
3.
All electrodes
:
Remove the protective foil of a sealed electrode jacket
in the membrane box.
Further for cGlu, cLac or cCrea A + cCrea B
electrodes:
Open a capsule of the electrolyte solution supplied
and empty it into the electrode jacket.
NOTICE: Always remembrane both cCrea A and
cCrea B electrodes at the same time.
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