Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 600, Instructions For Use Manual

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Maintenance
As-Needed/As-Required Maintenance
9
Flush the Flow Cell (Manual)
Flushing the flow cell is recommended for troubleshooting drift, back-to-back errors and range
errors that may be caused by plugs or debris lodged in the electrode ports. The following items
should be available before starting this procedure:
•
Flow cell flush kit (PN 473181)
•
20 mL syringe
•
hemostat
CAUTION
To prevent damage due to electrical static discharge (ESD), wear the wrist ground
strap when you perform this procedure. For further instructions, refer to
Basic
Laboratory Practice in the beginning of this chapter.
1
Loosen the two Phillips screws on the ISE module cover and remove the cover.
2
Release the locking pin on the ISE module and lift the module until it clicks into a raised, locked
position.
3
Prepare for ISE Maintenance and disable autoprime.
•
Select:
—
Utils
from the menu bar,
—
2 Maintenance
,
—
3 ISE Service
.
•
Select
Continue
to drain the flow cell and prepare for maintenance.
4
Use a hemostat to clamp off line #35 at the top of the flow cell. Line the area under the flow cell
with absorbent tissue.