Maintenance 139
NOTE
Verify that the Operating mode field displays READY before performing any further
actions.
8. At the Operation Panel, select
WASH.
9. Perform the daily shutdown wash routine, then verify the operation.
Cleaning and replenishing the cuvette conditioner bottle
Materials required:
• Deionized water
• Cuvette conditioner
Time: 10 minutes
Analyzer mode: READY
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
NOTE
The cuvette conditioner bottle may be cleaned when it is refilled, but must be cleaned at
least once every 2 months.
1 ISE buffer bottle
2 RRV (Reaction) bath oil
3 Isotonic saline diluent bottle
4 Cuvette detergent bottle
5 Cell conditioner bottle
Figure 5-20. Cuvette conditioner bottle
1. Open the filter cap at the front of the cuvette conditioner bottle (5), and pull up the
tube with the filter.
2. Disconnect the cuvette conditioner bottle level sensor connector.
3. Turn the connector counter-clockwise and pull it out.
4. Remove the bottle.
CAUTION
Make a note of the bottle position on the shelf, to avoid mixing up the fluid bottles.
5. Empty any remaining contents of the bottle.
6. Rinse the bottle with deionized water and drain well.