Maintenance 133
If the reservoir fluid level is less than 5 cm, the label is red on the reservoir, add
coolant as follows:
a. Turn the reservoir cover counterclockwise to remove it.
b. Fill the reservoir to the 9-cm mark with a 5% solution of Lamp Coolant Additive
(REF 04533710, PN B01-4496-51) in deionized water (do NOT fill with
Reaction Bath Oil).
1 9-cm Mark (Green Line)
2 5-cm Mark (Red Line)
Figure 5-14. Reservoir levels 9-cm and 5-cm
3. Replace the reservoir cover.
4. Replace the lamp access cover.
NOTE: If adding coolant does not clear the lamp coolant warning, call your local
technical support provider or distributor
.
Checking lamp energy
NOTES
Check the lamp energy after cleaning or replacing cuvettes, and after replacing the lamp.
When completing weekly maintenance, be sure to perform the procedures in the
following sequence:
1. Weekly wash
2. Lamp energy check (this procedure)
3. Cuvette blank measurement
Materials required:
No materials required
Time: 15 minutes
Analyzer mode: READY
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
IMPORTANT
Do not touch or turn the reaction tray at any time during the lamp energy check
procedure. The reaction tray should turn freely. If the reaction tray is shifted, repeat the
procedure, since a shift could result in an erroneous lamp energy reading.
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