CELL-DYN
3000 System Operator’s Manual
9-41
9140240E — May 1995
Chapter 9
Maintenance
Vacuum Accumulator Cleaning Procedure
Materials Needed
1.
Large syringe (50/60 mL)
2.
400 mL of distilled water
3.
Empty receptacle
4.
Hemostat or clamp
5.
Gloves, lab coat, and suitable eye protection
WARNING: Potential Biohazard. Follow established
biosafety practices when performing maintenance, service or
troubleshooting procedures. Wear gloves, lab coat, and suitable
eye protection. Refer to
Chapter 8, Precautions, Limitations and
CAUTION: Use powder-free gloves when performing the
maintenance procedure to avoid contaminating the instrument.
Procedure
1.
Turn the Analyzer and Data Station power OFF.
2.
Remove the upper and lower front covers from the Analyzer to gain
access to the flow panel.
3.
Locate the two vacuum accumulator drain lines on the bottom left-
hand corner of the flow panel. (Refer to
4.
Place the empty receptacle under one of the lines while removing
the white cap. If the fluid does not drain freely, attach the syringe to
the line.
5.
Pull back on the plunger to aspirate any liquid from the
accumulator. Discard the liquid.
NOTE: It may be necessary to aspirate several times to ensure
all the liquid has been drained from each accumulator.
6.
Rinse the accumulator with 200 mL of distilled water. Inject the
water into the accumulator in four 50 mL aliquots. Clamp the line
after each injection to prevent the water from draining out of the
accumulator.
7.
Place the empty receptacle under the line to aspirate the liquid from
the accumulator and discard it. Clamp the line after each aspiration
to prevent the fluid from draining out of the accumulator.
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