CHAPTER 9 Cleaning and Maintenance
9-14 Sysmex XE-5000 Instructions for Use
Revised April 2007
9.9 Cleaning the RBC detector aperture
When clogs are not removed after executing the clog removal
sequence, clean the RBC detector aperture by the following
procedure.
Cleaning the bottom part of aperture
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 and front right cover.
3. Open the RBC detector cover.
Rotate the cover holder, and keep the cover open.
Risk of infection
When cleaning the aperture, always wear gloves.
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!
Before operating with the front cover open, be sure to
set the stop bar. Otherwise, the cover can drop down
and injure your head.
Cover holder