SYSMEX XE-5000 - Page 155

CHAPTER 9 Cleaning and Maintenance
Sysmex XE-5000 Instructions for Use 9-27
Revised April 2007 EU
RET SEARCH (II) (diluent, dye solution) (RED) replacement procedure
1. Prepare a new reagent and confirm that its expiration date
has not expired.
2. Remove the cap of a new reagent or RET SEARCH (II)
diluent.
3. Remove the cap of the empty RET SEARCH (II) diluent
and pull out the cubitainer spout kit straight up.
4. Insert the cubitainer spout kit straight into the new RET
SEARCH (II) diluent and tighten the cap.
5. Open the Main Unit front cover.
6. Remove the empty RET SEARCH (II) dye solution from
the holder, remove the cap, and pull out the pipe straight
up.
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.
• When replacing RET SEARCH (II) dye solution,
always wear gloves.If dye solution comes in touch
with your skin, it will stain your skin blue, and the
stain will be hard to remove.
Should it adhere to your skin, immediately wash your
skin with disinfectant, then with soapy water.
Caution!
• RET SEARCH (II) diluent and RET SEARCH (II) dye
solution should be replaced at the same time.
Otherwise, correct analysis results may not be
obtained.
• If dye solution spills, wipe it off using cloth -
preferably moistened with alcohol. This is to prevent
discoloration of the instrument coat.
Loosen
Tighten
Empty New