6-20 Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Troubleshooting
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b. If using a standard syringe, hold the syringe firmly.
5. Press the syringe plunger gently while holding gauze against the port at the back of the
sample connector (item 1, Figure 6-7), to catch the obstruction and any excess liquid.
6. Remove the syringe.
7. Discard the gauze.
Figure 6-7 Reagent Manifold and Tubing Connections
8. Reinstall the reagent manifold.
a. Insert the reagent manifold until it latches into place, using the 2 latches (item 5,
Figure 6-7) that secure the manifold to the system.
CAUTION: If the path is totally obstructed, liquid may be expelled suddenly and
with great force through the port at the back of the sample connector.
BIOHAZARD: Discard the gauze according to the established biohazard disposal
practices of your workplace.
1 Fitting to which the reagent manifold tubing and CO-ox pump tubing are connected
(Rapidlab 1245 and 1265 systems)
2 Reagent manifold tubing that connects the fitting to the port on the top, left-side of the
reagent manifold (Rapidlab 1245 and 1265 systems)
3 Sample connector
4 Waste tubing connected to port on top, right-side of the reagent manifold
5 Two latches that secure the reagent manifold to the system