COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer, Reference Manual

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PN 4237523A 2-3
INSTALLATION
INTERUNIT CONNECTIONS
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Date Format
Choose which of the following date formats fits your location:
r
European(DD/MM/YY)
r
Japanese(YY/MM/DD)
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U.S. (MM/DD/YY).
Your Beckman Coulter Representative installs your selection at installation.
2.3 INTERUNIT CONNECTIONS
Reagent and Waste Connections
Figure 2.1 shows the tubing connections from the instrument to the reagent and to the waste
containers. The pak lyse, pak preservative, and lytic reagent are placed at the correct level on
the counter beside the unit.
Be sure to keep all reagent lines isolated from anything electrical.
CAUTION Possible reagent siphoning effect and priming problems could occur if a reagent container is
placed above the level of the Diluter. Place the reagent containers at the same level as the system or below.
IMPORTANT Possible incorrect platelet counts can be reported due to bubbles in the line, and reagent
priming problems could occur if the reagent tubing lengths are too long. Do not exceed 8 ft from the rear of
the system to any reagent container.