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7 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
7.3 Troubleshooting Procedure for tHb/SO
2
If your OPTI fails an Hb calibration or QC measurement for tHb or S O
2
, OPTI
Medical recommends that you clean the SMC cover of your analyzer and then
repeat the measurement. The two small optical channels pictured below are re-
sponsible for the tHb and
S
O
2
measurements. These channels may get clogged or
dirty, causing the tHb and S O
2
to fail calibration or OPTI Check controls.
The simple cleaning procedure below can be used for OPTI CCA, OPTI CCA-
TS, or OPTI R analyzers and may correct tHb and S O
2
failures.
1. Open the SMC cover and locate the two small optical channels pictured
below (Fig. 7-58).
Fig. 7-58 Locate Optical Channels
2. Clean the optical channels using a cotton swab or lint-free cloth dipped in
alcohol (Fig. 7-59).
Fig. 7-59 Clean Optical Channels
Please contact OPTI Medical at +1 770.510.4444, or 800.490.OPTI (6784) or
technicalsupport@optimedical.com for any additional questions or information
regarding this procedure.