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Maintaining the Analyzer 4-13
Replacing the Sampler Needles
There are two needles in the analyzer. One is located in the autosampler and the
other is in the manual closed-tube sampler.
Materials required:
•
Cotton swab
•
Lens tissue
•
Replacement needle,
PN 113-3301-03
Time: 5 minutes per needle
Analyzer mode: Off
WARNING
The analyzer must be off; otherwise, personal
injury from the needle may occur.
Location of the sampler needles and centering collars
Autosampler (
1
)
Manual closed-tube sampler ( 2 )
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BIOHAZARD
All products or objects that come in contact with human or animal body fluids
should be handled, before and after cleaning, as if capable of transmitting
infectious diseases. Wear facial protection, gloves, and protective clothing.
The operator should follow the recommendations to prevent the transmission of
infectious agents in health-care settings as recommended for potentially
infectious specimens in
Protection of Laboratory Workers from Infectious
Disease Transmitted by Blood, Body Fluids, and Tissue , 2d edition; Approved
Guideline (1997) Document M29-A, National Committee for Clinical Laboratory
Standards (NCCLS). This document contains complete information on user
protection and it can be used as reference material for instructions on laboratory
safety.
To replace the sampler needles
1. Turn off the analyzer.