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HemataStat II

™

Centrifuge

Operator’s Manual

Separation Technology, Inc.
An EKF Diagnostics Company
570 Monroe Road, Suite 1008
Sanford, FL 32771
800-777-6668, 407-788-3677
www.separationtechnology.com

Summary of Contents for HemataStat II

Page 1: ...HemataStat II Centrifuge Operator s Manual Separation Technology Inc An EKF Diagnostics Company 570 Monroe Road Suite 1008 Sanford FL 32771 800 777 6668 407 788 3677 www separationtechnology com...

Page 2: ...4 2 Rotor Loading and Balancing 4 3 Tube Preparation 4 4 Tube Centrifugation 4 5 Reading a Capillary Tube 4 6 Hematocrit Determination Reminders SECTION 5 QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE 15 5 1 Use of...

Page 3: ...ages to guide the operator throughout the testing procedure and then displays the test results An optional rechargeable battery pack is available to permit operation in remote locations where alternat...

Page 4: ...t surface and on a cloth or other protective material to prevent scratching the lid 3 Locate the battery pack cover Using a small head Phillips screwdriver remove the screws holding the battery pack c...

Page 5: ...here is no longer sufficient capacity to operate the instrument it will fail to complete a cycle and the message CHARGE BATTERY will be displayed 4 If the device is plugged into an electrical outlet w...

Page 6: ...splay language English Spanish French German or Italian HCT value suffix Choice of displaying sign or only the value itself Decimal point Choice of displaying hematocrit in whole numbers or with a dec...

Page 7: ...o the main menu D Simultaneously press and release the ENT and RUN buttons The LCD will change to ENT SETUP TUBE I D NEXT RUN E Press RUN to enter the language menu The LCD will display ENT SETUP LANG...

Page 8: ...ll display ENT SETUP SIGN NEXT RUN I Press ENT to make HCT suffix selection The LCD will display ENT HCT SIGN YES NO RUN J Press ENT again to lock in the suffix or press RUN to remove the suffix When...

Page 9: ...ONS 4 1 START UP Press the ON OFF switch to the ON position The lid will automatically open and the LCD will display the main menu THE INSIDE DIAMETER ID OF THE TUBES BEING USED MUST MATCH THE SIZE DI...

Page 10: ...tely or wipe it off with a lint free wipe such as gauze 4 Using your thumb lightly press the finger from above the knuckle to the tip to stimulate blood flow toward the puncture site 5 While applying...

Page 11: ...op automatically after 60 seconds When the run cycle is completed an automatic braking system will engage to completely stop the rotor An audible tone will indicate that the spin cycle is complete and...

Page 12: ...the interface Once it has been properly positioned make sure you do not move the tube during the reading process D Press the ENT button The LCD will change to ENT ENTER INTERFACE SEALANT RBCs RUN Mov...

Page 13: ...ces a line of red blood cells extending from the RBCs PLASMA interface through the PLASMA AIR interface can be observed These fine lines of red blood cells are residuals from the migration and they ha...

Page 14: ...ayed on the LCD Use only heparinized capillary tubes Spin sample one time 60 seconds ONLY Read the tube within one minute after removing it from the rotor Align vertical black line of the slider at th...

Page 15: ...r other microhematocrit centrifuges WHEN USING HEMATACHEK Step 1 Ensure bottle cap is tightly closed Step 2 Vigorously tap the bottle against the palm of your free hand As soon as the plastic mixing b...

Page 16: ...e rpm reading on the LCD should be within 2 of a tachometer reading SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 CLEANING As with all electrical devices make sure the centrifuge is unplugged before cleaning Always wear...

Page 17: ...dically inspect the lid lid gasket and rotor to ensure there are no cracks or damage 6 4 SERVICE To obtain service contact Customer Service at 800 777 6668 407 788 8791 or by email at custserv separat...

Page 18: ...unit Push gently until the lid opens LOW RPM message Low rpm Insure that the rotor moves freely Check rotor balance RUN ABORTED message Power failure Power supply disconnected Restore power Reconnect...

Page 19: ...60 109 Unistik 2 Lancets Dual 200 Box 260 110 Unistik 2 Lancets Extra 200 Box 260 111 Unistik 2 Lancets Extra 1 000 Box 270 106 ClearCrit Plastic Microhematocrit Capillary Tubes Heparinized 75mm lengt...

Page 20: ...d specifically excluding any warranty of merchantability or warranty of fitness for a particular purpose STI will not be liable for any special consequential or incidental damages arising out of the u...

Page 21: ...rotor stops Front Panel LCD prompts operational modes and alarms Two tactile membrane switch buttons engage various functions and options Speed Designed to operate between 5 670 6 930 rpm and 1 548 2...

Page 22: ...910 100N 05 2015 Manufactured by Separation Technology Inc 570 Monroe Road Suite 1008 Sanford FL 32771 www separationtechnology com Made in USA...

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