6-22 Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Troubleshooting
02087462 Rev. V
Clearing the Clot from the Reagent Cartridge
Use this procedure only if the Clearing the Clot from the Preheater procedure fails to clear
the obstruction. The Clearing the Clot from the Reagent Cartridge procedure continues
from step 8 of the Clearing the Clot from the Preheater procedure, that begins on
page 20.
1. Reinstall the reagent and wash cartridges.
2. Close the reagent and wash module doors.
3. Select the Return button.
4. Ensure the Reagent sample port is in position 2 by following these steps:
a. Select
Pumps and Valves.
b.
Select R Valve > Start > Change.
The character 2 displays on the screen.
5. Fill the syringe with water.
6. Insert the syringe into the clot clearing tool.
a. If using a Luer Lock syringe, thread the syringe into the clot clearing tool to
ensure the syringe is secured firmly to the clot clearing tool.
BIOHAZARD: Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions.
Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards for recommended
precautions when working with biohazardous materials.