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Maintenance 117
Probe Accessible Location
Dilution probe (DPP) Over the sample tray (STT) OR over the ISE
Sample probe (SPP) Over the dilution tray (DTT)
Reagent probe 1 (RPP1) Over reagent tray 1 (RTT1)
Reagent probe 2 (RPP2) Over reagent tray 2 (RTT2)
7. Place a lint-free towel under the probe.
WARNING
Wear protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses when handling bleach. It is
harmful if swallowed and may cause eye or skin irritation. Household bleach is 5%
or 6% sodium hypochlorite and can be used as a cleaning and antiviral agent.
To prepare a 5% solution of household bleach, dilute one part of bleach with
nineteen parts of clean distilled water, or clean deionized water. The prepared
solution is stable for one week when stored at room temperature.
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force while cleaning to avoid bending the probes.
8. Wipe the probe with alcohol prep pads or lint-free towels and 5% bleach solution.
9. Wipe the probe with lint-free towels and deionized water.
10. After cleaning, ensure that no threads or fibers are left on the probes.
11. Replace the splash guards and secure them back into place with the thumb screws.
12. Manually move the probe and position it over not in the probe wash port.
13. Replace the DPP shield and secure it in place.
14. Return the analyzer to the READY mode.
The probe cleaning tool kit
ADVIA Chemistry Probe Cleaning Tool Kit (SMN 10386873)
Kit contents
The ADVIA Chemistry Probe Cleaning Tool Kit contains the following items:
• 10-mL luer-lock syringe
• barbed female luer fitting
• short piece of polyurethane tubing
• mini push-in fitting
• instructions