DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide 47
Operating the System
Inspecting the Contents of the Foil Package
The foil package includes the contents displayed below:
Figure 8 DCA Systems Reagent Cartridge Package
Discard the reagent cartridge if any of the following conditions exist:
• The cartridge is damaged.
• The flexible pull-tab is loose or missing.
• The desiccant bag is missing or open.
• Loose desiccant particles are found inside the foil package.
• If the foil package is open for more than 60 minutes.
CAUTION
When handling the reagent cartridge, do not touch or otherwise
contaminate the optical window as this may generate error codes
during testing.
1
Flexible Pull-tab
2
Reagent Cartridge
3
Desiccant bag
4
Optical Window