SYSMEX SF-3000 User Manual

MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES, Replacements
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995 5-51
8.2 Replace the Piercer (Auto Sampler Unit)
Replace the piercer and reset the Piercer counter in the following procedure.
NOTE: • After every 30 000 piercing operation cycles, the message "Replace
Piercer" will be displayed at power ON.
• Piercer needle is a consumable item.
WARNING! The piercer should be considered potentially biohazardous. Do not
handle the piercer without proper protective equipment. Wear
gloves when replacing the piercer, and wash your hands with an
antiseptic solution after completing the procedure.
CAUTION: • When the number of the piercing operation exceeds 30 000, the
needle point becomes worn out and it will increase the chance of
injury and infection of biologically hazardous material if it breaks. It
is recommended to replace the piercer needle when you get the
message "Replace Piercer".
• The life time of the piercer needle depends on the rubber cap
material, quality and usage conditions.
1 . Removal
(1) Turn the Main Unit power switch OFF.
(2) Pull the CP cover straight up to remove it. Refer to Figure 5-8-5.
(3) Loosen the two piercing unit thumbscrews shown in Figure 5-8-6 so that the
piercing unit is mobile.
CP Cover
Loosen Two
Thumbscrews
Loosen
Loosen
Figure 5-8-5: Remove CP Cover Figure 5-8-6: Loosen the
Thumbscrews

SYSMEX SF-3000 Specifications

General

Brand	SYSMEX
Model	SF-3000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English