CHAPTER 9 Cleaning and Maintenance
9-4 Sysmex XE-5000 Instructions for Use
Revised July 2007
9.3 Cleaning the sample rotor valve
Have the SRV cleaned periodically (at least twice-thrice per
year).
1. Turn OFF the power of the Main Unit and Pneumatic Unit,
and wait several minutes until the pressure gauge points
at “0”.
2. Open the Main Unit front cover.
3. Remove the tray from the sample rotor valve.
Risk of infection
When cleaning the sample rotor valve, always wear
gloves. Also, after completion of the operation, wash
your hands with disinfectant.
If your hands are contaminated by blood, you might be
infected by pathogen, etc.
Warning!
• Be sure to set the stop bar when opening to avoid
injury.
• CELLCLEAN is a strong alkaline detergent. Pay
careful attention not to let it adhere to your body or
clothes. If CELLCLEAN adheres to your body or
clothes, wash it away immediately with plenty of
water.
Otherwise, it can damage your skin or clothes.
Note:
After cleaning the sample rotor valve, when the
analyzed sample exceeds 60,000 samples, the
message prompted to perform the maintenance will
appear at supplying the power.
Sample rotor valve
Pipette fixing
screw
Tray