MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995 5-1
1. INTRODUCTION
To keep the SF-3000 in optimal operating condition, periodic maintenance is required.
Use the schedule below as a guide, and record your work on the maintenance check list
found in Section 2 of this chapter.
• DAILY:
Clean detector chambers and manometers (shutdown sequence).
Remove fluid from Pneumatic Unit trap chamber.
• WEEKLY:
Clean SRV (sample rotor valve) tray.
Execute WBC detector cleaning sequence.
• MONTHLY:
Clean orifice.
Execute waste chamber cleaning sequence.
Clean sample rotor valve (SRV)
• YEARLY:
Visible inspection of laser unit
• AS NEEDED:
Clean manual rinse mechanism.
Execute RBC aperture clog removal sequence.
Execute RBC detector cleaning sequence.
Clean RBC detector aperture.
Execute WBC flow cell air bubble removal sequence.
Execute sheath flow reagent replacing sequence.
Replace waste container (if used).
In addition to the maintenance procedures listed above, this chapter also includes
procedures for the following:
• REPLACEMENTS:
Replace reagents.
Replace the piercer.
Replace the hand clipper.
Replace the rubber plate No. 39.
Replace the anti-shock rubber No. 49.
Replace the fuses.
Replace the belt No. 6 (of mixing motor).
• RESET THE COUNTER:
Reset the cycle counter of system units, such as SRV, after executing maintenance.
• FORMAT FD:
Format a 3.5 inch floppy disk for use on the SF-3000.