Roche OMNI C, Instructions For Use Manual

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1 Introduction
Instructions for Use, Roche OMNI C, Rev. 4.0, December 2002
1-7
1.6 Handling electrodes
Store the electrodes according to the packaging specifications.
The shelf life of the electrodes is limited.
Please see the electrode label and the packaging for the correct storage temperature and the
maximum shelf life.
TIP: IMPORTANT! Installation note for the PCO
2
electrode
Insert the electrode into the measuring chamber within 5 minutes of opening the ALU-
PE packaging.
A special protective gas atmosphere designed to condition the PCO
2
electrode during
storage is found inside the ALU-PE packaging.
This gas atmosphere ensures immediate potential stability during insertion of the elec-
trode into the measurement chamber and/or immediate readiness for measuring after
the 2 point calibration is completed.
If more than 5 minutes elapse after opening the ALU-PE packaging, the level of gas
conditioning could be lost and the time required for the first-time calibration could be
increased.
1.7 System description
1.7.1 Visual identification
Fig. 2
screen
reverse side
printer cover
flap
bottle compartment
cover
power pack /
mains switch
unlocking knob
for the AutoQC
module
contrast setting
measurement chamber with
electrodes and tHb/SO
2
module
Pump