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Routine Procedure for Models with Injectors
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Rinse the Fluid Lines
Perform this procedure only if decontamination was performed using sodium hypochlorite.
1.
Place a beaker containing at least 30 mL of deionized water on the dispense
module.
2.
Place the SYRINGE 1 or 2 inlet tube in the beaker.
3.
If you have not already done so, place the outlet tubes in an empty beaker.
4.
From the Reader Control dialog, select
Dispenser 1
or
2
, set the Volume to
5000 µL
, and keep the default dispense
Rate
.
5.
Run five prime cycles, for a total of 25000
µ
L.
6.
Pause for 10 minutes and then run one prime cycle with 5000 µL. This delay
will allow any residual sodium hypochlorite to diffuse into the solution and
be flushed out with the next prime.
7.
Empty the beaker containing the outlet tubes.
8.
Wipe all surfaces with deionized water.
9.
Discard the used gloves and cloths using a biohazard trash bag and an
approved biohazard container.
Clean the Internal Tubing and Injector Heads
Turn to
Chapter 4, Preventive Maintenance
and perform the following
procedures to access, remove, and clean the internal tubing and injector heads:
• Required Materials
•
Removing the Reader’s Shroud
•
Removing the Internal Tubes and Injector Heads
•
Cleaning the Internal Tubes and Injector Heads
When finished, replace the internal components and the reader’s shroud.
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