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ADVIA 1800 Operator’s Guide
8.
Lift the old probe and discard.
1
Terminal 2
2
Joint Connector
3
Joint Holder
4
Philips Screws
(4 places)
5
Probe
6
Terminal 1
7
Flange
Figure 5-30. Probe components
Install a new probe
1.
Slowly insert the new probe (
5
) through the guide hole until the flange (
7
) is seated
against the terminal 1 (
6
).
2.
Verify that the probe is correctly positioned in terminal 2 (
1
) and the joint holder (
3
).
3.
Tighten the 4 Phillips screws (
4
) while maintaining the probe position in terminal 2
and the joint holder.
CAUTION
Do not cross thread or force the joint connector in too far, to avoid damaging
the threads or introducing leaks or air bubbles.
4.
Finger-tighten the joint connector (
2
).
5.
Check that water is not leaking from the Joint Connector.
6.
Remove the lint-free paper towel.
7.
Replace the probe-arm cover and tighten the two probe cover screws.
8.
Lift up the probe arm to the end of its travel, then manually rotate the probe over the
probe wash cup but not within the wash port.
9.
Remove any remaining lint-free towels from the analyzer.
10.
Return the analyzer to the READY mode.
11.
At the Menu Panel, select
Maint
. Then select
User maint
.
12.
Verify that the probes align correctly over the cuvettes.
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