Mindray UA-66, Operator'S Manual

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UA-66 Urine Analyzer Operator’s Manual
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7 Maintenance
Note: Materials of the strip are subject to contamination regulations. Dispose of a waste strip in
accordance with your local or national guidelines for waste disposal.
7.1 General Cleaning
Keep the exterior of the instrument free from dust all the time. If needed, the exterior may be
cleared using a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Do not use any type of solvent on any part of the
instrument. Do not use any type of lubrication on the instrument. Use of oil, grease, silicon spray,
or any other lubrication may cause damage.
7.2 Daily Cleaning
The feed table and feed table insert must be kept clean to obtain the best result with the UA-66
instrument / reagent strip system. At the end of each daily use, the instrument‘s white plastic
calibration chip, located on the feed table insert, and the reagent strip holding channel should be
cleaned. To clean the feed table insert, perform the followings:
1. Turn the instrument on. The feed table will move out from the “storage” position to the “load”
position.
2. Grasp the front end of the insert on each side with the thumb and one finger. Apply a counter
pressure with the palm of the hand against the feed table and gently pull the insert outward.
After the insert is completely exposed, lift the front end of insert up and off the table.
Figure 7.1
3. Clean the insert using a cotton-tipped applicator stick or other suitable absorbent material
wetted with distilled water. Thoroughly swab the strip holding channel area until it is clear.
Inspect the surface of the white plastic calibration chip for dust, foreign material, scratches or
scuffs. If necessary, gently wipe the calibration chip with a cotton-tipped applicator stick
wetted with distilled water. Allow the calibration chip to air dry before using. Make sure no
foreign particles remain on its surface. If the calibration chip cannot be cleaned or is scratched