MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES, As Needed
5-38 Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995
7.4 Clean RBC Detector Aperture
If an aperture clog persists even after clog removal and clean transducer cycles have been
executed, clean the aperture as described below.
WARNING! The detector and aperture should be considered potentially
biohazardous. Do not perform this procedure without proper
protective equipment. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning.
Wash your hands with an antiseptic solution after completing the
procedure.
(1) Press the [Mainte.] key from the root menu. The Maintenance second menu will be
displayed.
NOTE: If the [Mainte.] key is not displayed on the LCD, press [More] to
change the displayed root menus.
(2) Press [Drain Sample] key to discharge the reagent from the RBC detector chamber.
Sysmex
Running
DP:1234567890123
Drain Sample Next No. 1234567890123
XM HC GP DP SU
Sampler
Maintenance
Draining reagent in the RBC Transducer.
Please wait.
Figure 5-7-14: Press [Drain Sample]
(3) Turn OFF the power to the Main Unit. Wait at least 30 seconds to release the
pressure and vacuum accumulated in the pneumatic lines.