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SHUTDOWN
DAILY SHUTDOWN
At least once every 24 hours, perform a Shutdown cycle and let cleaning agent sit in the unit for at
least 30 minutes.
DILUTER
To start a Shutdown cycle:
Press .
SHUT
DOWN
At the end of the cycle, the pneumatic subsystem automatically shuts down.
PROLONGED SHUTDOWN
Perform the following Shutdown procedure if you turn off the power at night, and the STKS is going
to be idle for more than 48 hours.
1. Press . Let cleaning agent remain in the instrument for at least 30 minutes.
SHUT
DOWN
2. Press to put diluent in the lines.
START
UP
3. According to your laboratory’s protocol, either power down or leave power on.
4. When you are ready to use the instrument again, turn power on if necessary.
5. Press to prime the 5-part Diff reagents.
F 1 7 ENTER
6. Put the DMS in the Startup mode and press . Verify that results are within tolerance.
START
UP
PN 4237188A (December 1993)
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