Medica EasyStat, Operator'S Manual

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Test Fluidics
The sampler must be in the closed position for the following tests.
TEST FLUIDICS
Select
TEST FLUIDICS
to test the operating status of the
reagent flow, sample flow, bubble detector and pump calibration.
REAGENT FLOW
Select
REAGENT FLOW
to verify the flow of Calibrant
B, Calibrant A, and Calibrant C. When testing is complete,
CALIBRANT B PASS
or
FAIL
,
CALIBRANT A
PASS
or
FAIL
and
CALIBRANT C PASS
or
FAIL
is
displayed. When the test fails, refer to FLOW in Troubleshooting for
further instructions.
SAMPLE FLOW
Select
SAMPLE FLOW
to verify the flow of the sample path.
During testing, the screen will display
LIFT SAMPLER TO
TEST SAMPLE FLOW
. Lift the Sampler in the Syringe Mode
until
PROBE IN TEST DYE?
is displayed. Place the probe
in the test dye and press YES. Hold the test dye in place, keep-
ing the probe submerged in the test dye until
REMOVE TEST
DYE RETURN SAMPLER
is displayed. Push the Sampler
down in to the closed position. Testing will automatically occur. When
testing is complete,
SAMPLE FLOW PASS
or
SAMPLE
FLOW FAIL
is displayed. When the test fails, refer to FLOW in
Troubleshooting for further instructions.
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