MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES
5-4 Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995
3. DAILY MAINTENANCE
3.1 Clean Detector Chamber and Manometers (Shutdown)
The shutdown sequence permits you to automatically clean the WBC flow cell, RBC
detector chamber and manometer and HGB flow cell. Clean these components at the end
of each day's analyses or at least once every 24 hours if you use the instrument
continuously.
NOTE: If the auto sampler unit or manual CP unit is installed, the piercer
needle is also cleaned during the shutdown sequence.
(1) Press the [Shutdown] key from the root menu.
NOTE: If the [Shutdown] key is not displayed on the LCD, press [More] to
change the displayed root menus.
(2) The Shutdown Execute window as shown below will appear. Press [Cancel] key
to cancel the program.
Shutdown
Cancel
It will take approx. 10 minutes.
Set CELLCLEAN to the pipette
and press Start Switch.
XM DP:
Sysmex
Ready
Sampler
Shutdown Next No.
HC GP DP SU
Figure 5-3-1: Shutdown Execute Window
WARNING! CELLCLEAN (or 5% filtered sodium hypochlorite) is a strong
alkaline solution. Avoid contact with it. If you get it on your skin or
clothing, immediately wash it off with excess water.
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised October 1995