HemoCue Glucose 201, Operating Manual

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Dirty optical parts may cause an error code. Follow step 1–3 under Daily maintenance and
then clean optical parts as follows. Note! Make sure that the HemoCue® Cleaner reaches
both upper and lower cover glasses, see pictures 5a and 5c.
5. With the cuvette holder removed from the analyzer push the Cleaner into the opening
of the optic unit, as far in as possible. Move from side to side 5–10 times, see picture 5b
and thereafter push in and pull out the Cleaner 5–10 times, cleaning the cover glasses,
placed to the left, see picture 5c. If the Cleaner is stained, repeat with a new Cleaner.
6. Wait 15 minutes before replacing the cuvette holder and using the analyzer. Make sure
the cuvette holder is dry before inserting.
The cover may be cleaned with alcohol (20–70 %) or mild detergent.
Note! As an alternative to the HemoCue® Cleaner, a lint free cotton swab, non-pretreated,
moistened with alcohol (20–70 % without additive) or water may also be used. If a cotton
swab is used make sure it is not too wet and not too dry. Use a dry swab to wipe away excess
liquid in the optic house after cleaning with a moistened swab. To avoid scratches on the cover
glasses, only the cotton part of the swab should come in contact with the cover glasses.
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