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Maintenance
Overview
In addition to performing monthly quality control checks on the Catalyst One* analyzer, it is
recommended that you:
• Clean the outside of the analyzer with a damp (not wet) lint-free cloth. A mild liquid soap will
remove grease.
• Clean the interior of the waste drawer with a lint-free cloth dampened with 70% isopropyl
alcohol.
• Upgrade the software promptly.
Upgrading the Software
As new features and functionality are added to the Catalyst One analyzer, you will receive software
upgrades from IDEXX. If you have IDEXX SmartService* Solutions, the upgrade will be sent via your
IDEXX VetLab* Station automatically. If you do not have IDEXX SmartService Solutions, you will
receive an upgrade disc in the mail. Be sure to read the software notes contained with each new
release.
Cleaning the Internal Components of the Analyzer
To ensure optimal performance of your analyzer, it is important that you clean the internal
components (incubator ring, optics window, and carousel) monthly and before performing quality
control.
It is recommended that you wear clean powder-free latex or nitrile gloves when cleaning the
internal components of the analyzer. Wearing these gloves helps to avoid smudges on the
components and ensures an effective cleaning.
IMPORTANT:
Never use cleaning materials (such as alcohol cleaning wipes containing sodium
bicarbonate) that leave a residue once the alcohol/solvent evaporates.
To Clean the Internal Components
1. Tap the
Catalyst One
icon on the IDEXX VetLab Station Home screen.
2. Tap
Maintenance
, tap
Clean
,
and follow these on-screen
instructions.
a. Open the side door on your analyzer.
b. Raise the carousel cover until the green lever magnetizes
itself to the inside of the analyzer.
c. Lift up on the carousel and remove it from the analyzer.
2c
2b
