CELL-DYN
®
3200 System Operator’s Manual
9-9
9140181H—October 2001
Section 9
Service and Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Overview
The maintenance schedule outlined on the following page will minimize
operational problems with the CELL-DYN 3200. The recommended intervals are
based on instruments operating in laboratories that process samples from a general
patient population. The intervals are affected by the following variables:
• Volume of samples processed
• Workload schedule
• Operating environment
• Patient population being analyzed
Each laboratory must assess its own situation and modify these recommended
intervals as necessary.
CAUTION:
Gloves should be worn during the maintenance procedures.
They should be powder-free or rinsed before performing the maintenance
as powder may cause instrument problems. (For example, powder may clog
ports in the shear valve and cause it to leak.)
IMPORTANT:
Overdue maintenance is usually indicated by an increase in
imprecision of one or more of the directly measured parameters. This increase is
due to carryover or dilution/sampling inconsistencies. If this occurs on more than
a random basis, the appropriate maintenance should be performed more frequently.
A diagram of the analyzer flow panel is included to assist in component
identification and location.
If you encounter trouble performing any of these maintenance procedures, contact
the Abbott Hematology Customer Support Center at: 1 (800) CELL DYN
(1-800-235-5396).
To order any parts, accessories, or consumables, refer to
Appendix B — Parts and Accessories.
