5-6 Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Maintenance
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Conditioning the Sensors
Conditioning cleans and conditions the glass membranes of the pH and sodium sensors.
You need the following materials for this task:
• Conditioner
• Syringe
• Glucose and Lactate test/blank sensors (TB4)
1. At user interface, select
Status > Maintenance.
2. Select
Conditioning the Sensors.
3. Select
Continue.
4. Select the video button and follow the instructions in the video.
5. If you have a Rapidlab 1260 or 1265 system, replace the Glucose and Lactate
biosensors with the test/blank sensors:
a. Select the video button and follow the instructions in the video.
b. Select
Continue.
BIOHAZARD: Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions.
Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards for recommended
precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
CAUTION: Do not expose the glucose and lactate biosensors to bleach,
conditioner, or deproteinizer. Replace the biosensors with the test/blank sensors
(TB4) before conditioning the sensors or deproteinizing the sample path. Reinstall
the biosensors within 2 hours.
CAUTION: Do not remove or return the sensors to the measurement module
without first discharging static buildup. Touch the inner surface of the
measurement module frame to discharge static buildup.