Installing the Disposables
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20077/021 US XTRA Operator’s Manual
Procedure for Removing Disposables
Once the case is finished, proceed with the removal of the disposable set:
1. Make sure all the lines are empty.
2. Turn OFF the vacuum source.
3. Close the manual clamps on the lines to avoid leakage of any blood residues during removal
operations.
4. From the End of Case Screen touch the Unload Button to automatically unload the pump loop.
5. Open the centrifuge lid.
6. Remove the waste line from the waste fluid transparency indicator.
7. Unlatch and open the clamp lid.
8. Remove the pump loop cartridge from the notch and HCT indicator.
9. Swing open the centrifuge arm.
10. Remove the bowl from the centrifuge plate.
11. Clamp the waste bag and remove it from the hangers on the side of the unit.
Note: Any liquid present in the waste bag should be discarded according to the regulations in force
in the country of use.
12. Discard the disposable set into a suitable container.
13. Disconnect the Vacuum line from the vacuum source.
14. Close all the ports and clamp all the lines connected to the blood collection reservoir to isolate its
content.
15. Keep the locking clip on the reservoir holder open, slide the reservoir out of the slot of the holder.
16. Discard the reservoir into a suitable container.
CAUTION
In the event of problems with the automatic unloading of the pump circuit,
open the lid of the centrifuge and manually remove the tubing of the pump
circuit from the pump rotor: Rotate the pump rotor counterclockwise while
extracting the tubing of the pump circuit.
WARNING
All contents of the waste bag are not intended for further processing
and must be properly discarded.