ELite 3, User Manual
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11.
Troubleshooting
11.1. Regular Troubleshooting Procedures
From Troubleshooting submenu, user can initiate maintenance procedures such as
blank measurement, cleaning, priming, or draining chamber.
For details on Blank measurement, see Section 5.2.6.
11.2. Weekly User Maintenance
Perform weekly maintenance before turning on the power switch. The right side has a
side door giving access to the fluidic system and the mechanical parts easily.
11.2.1. Cleaning needle washing head
Needle washing head cleans the outer surface of the aspirating needle with diluent.
Any salt build-up on the lower surface may cause malfunction during operation. Use
a soft cloth or wiper dampened with water to clean this area. You can see the
washing head indicated in the following figure:
Figure 12. Parts of measuring block
1. Exit Measure menu. Open the side door after the needle has stopped moving.
2. Gently rub the lower surface of the washing head with a damp cloth or wiper to
remove the salt build-up.
3. Close the side door.
Washing head
Measuring
chambers
Measuring
apertures