ABX Pentra 80 RAB108EA, User Manual

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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6.1. Instrument operation mode
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Procedure 1: Printer
See printer’s user manual to connect, to switch on/off or to feed paper.
▼ Procedure 2: Reagents
Bottle replacement (see 2.1.2. Integrated reagents & Diluent container replacement,
page 7-6).
Waste container (see 2.1.3. Waste container replacement, page 7-11).
▼ Procedure 3: Instrument startup
Startup failed:
a – Check all reagent’s expiration dates: Replace bottle if necessary.
b – Re-run a Startup cycle.
c – Perform a concentrated cleaning (see 5.2.4. Clean Cycles, page 7-33).
Temperature not reached:
a – Wait for five minutes to reach the operating temperature
b – If temperature is not reached call your ABX representative service department
Calibration verification out of acceptable limits:
a – Clean the system (see 5.2.4. Clean Cycles, page 7-33) and re-run the control.
b – Run a new vial.
c – Calibrate the instrument Section 3, 4. Calibration , page 3-25
▼ Procedure 4: Sampling probe
Sampling probe:
a – Check probe motion (see 5.1.2. Check motors, page 7-23).
b – Open the righthand side panel to access to the chambers Section 7, 3.3. Right-hand
side panel removal , page 7-19.
c – Run an analysis cycle on blood.
d – Control the specimen aspiration (Blood delivering in the chambers).
e – Check the probe is not bent.
▼ Procedure 5: Dilution
Carriage motion: