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b. Push a clot-removal line through the preheater from right to left, opposite to the
direction of sample flow, until you see the clot-removal line at the sample
connector.
Figure 6-10 Rapidlab 1200 Systems Sample Path
4. Inspect the pO
2
and pCO
2
(gas), sample ground/temperature, pH, and the reference
sensors for obstructions:
a. Remove the gas sensors one at a time and inspect each one for obstructions.
1 Preheater
2 Sample connector
CAUTION: Do not push the clot-removal line through the gas sensors. To avoid
damaging the gas sensors, do not exert excessive pressure to the gas sensor
membranes.