Maintaining the System Page 3-9
Stopping the 248 System
1. From Ready press # for menu, 2 for Maintenance and 5 for Stop
System.
2. Carry out the maintenance task.
3. Press * to restart the 248 system.
The 248 calibrates on return to the Ready screen.
Using the Prime Routine
This routine drains and pumps solution through the 248 and should be
used when replacing the pump tubing, changing reagents or pumping
disinfectant through the manifold.
Draining the 248
1. Raise the front cover and remove the Buffer pack and Wash bottle.
Do not remove the Waste bottle. Place tissues under the bottle
tubes to catch any spillage.
2. From Ready press # for menu, 2 for Maintenance and 3 for Prime.
3. The 248 pumps and drains the system.
Priming the 248
1. Follow the appropriate maintenance procedure, then from Ready
press # for menu, 2 for Maintenance and 3 for Prime.
2. The 248 primes the system.
If necessary, repeat the routine to thoroughly prime the system.
3. Press * twice to return to the Ready screen.
Press
*
to restart
→ Maintenance → Prime
Priming
please wait
→ Maintenance → Prime
Priming
please wait
System stopped