Siemens ADVIA 1800, Operator'S Manual, Page: 141 / 222

Maintenance 141
Cleaning and replenishing the dilution bottle
Materials required:
• Deionized Water
• Physiological saline (0.9% NaCl)
Time: 10 minutes
Analyzer mode: STANDBY
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
NOTE:
The dilution bottle may be cleaned when it is refilled, but must be cleaned at least
once a month.
WARNING
Before handling any reagents, read the warnings on page 196
1 Saline Diluent Bottle
2 Level Sensor Connector
Figure 5-16. Saline diluent bottle
1. Set the analyzer to Standby.
CAUTION
Note the bottle position on the shelf to avoid mixing up the fluid bottles.
2. Lift the cover from the saline diluent bottle ( 1 ), and remove the bottle.
3. Empty the remaining contents of the bottle.
4. Rinse the bottle with deionized water and drain well.
5. Refill the bottle with 0.9% saline diluent.
6. Replace the bottle in the same position on the shelf in the cabinet.
7. Replace the cover of the diluent bottle.
NOTE:
Make sure that the Teflon tube and filter holder are located at the bottom of
the dilution bottle.
8. Prime the fluid lines:
NOTE: If you are cleaning the detergent or cell conditioner bottles at this time, you
can prime all the fluid lines at once.