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Luminex 200 System User Manual
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To clean the sample probe:
1. Remove the sample probe as follows: Unsnap the light housing
located above the probe. Then, unscrew the Cheminert fitting on
top of the probe completely. Next, gently grasp the probe and
push up. Remove the probe out of the top of the sample arm.
2. Remove the sample probe and sonicate the narrow end for 2-3
minutes. Keep the larger end out of the sonication fluid.
3. Using a syringe, flush the sample probe with distilled water from
the narrow end out through the larger end.
4. Replace the sample probe and readjust the height for the plates
you are using.
5. Run 3 backflushes, 3 drains, 2 alcohol flushes, and 3 washes
with distilled water.
Every Six Months
Luminex 200 Analyzer Air
Intake Filter
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To replace the analyzer air intake filter:
1. Disconnect the Luminex 200 analyzer from AC power by turning
off the power switch on the rear of the analyzer, then unplugging
the power cord from the wall source.
2. On the back of the Luminex 200 analyzer, in the upper left
corner, remove the screw at the top of the panel and open the
panel door.
3. Grasp the tubing and pull the filter 3 to 4 inches from the unit.
See Figure 4.
Caution:
The Luminex analyzer sample probe should slide up eas-
ily while removing it from the sample arm. If you feel
resistance, do not force the probe up. Contact Luminex Technical
Support.
Note: Hold on to the tubing!
Do not allow the tubing to fall
inside the instrument.