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Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Maintenance
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Shipping or Storing the System
Shipping or storing the system involves 5 basic steps:
1. Clean the sample path with bleach.
2. Remove the cartridges.
3. Clean and dry the tubing.
4. Remove and store the sensors.
5. Remove peripherals and disinfect the exterior surfaces.
When you are ready to dispose of the system, observe federal, state, and local codes or
requirements for disposal or recycling. Use the following procedures to prepare the system
for long term storage, shipping to another location for repair, or for disposal.
Cleaning the Sample Path
Refer to
Removing the Cartridges
1. Select
Status > Diagnostics > Cartridges
.
2. If an AutomaticQC cartridge is installed, remove and dispose of it according to your
institution’s protocol:
a. Slide the connector on the AutomaticQC cartridge to the right.
b. Select
Eject AQC Cartridge
.
3. Select
Eject Both Cartridges
, remove the reagent and wash cartridges, and dispose of
them according to your institution’s protocol.
4. In Setup, turn the AutomaticQC option off:
a. Select
Setup > QC Options > Unscheduled QC
.
b. Select
Save
.
BIOHAZARD:
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions.
Refer to
Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards
for recommended
precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
WARNING:
Do not proceed while the power is on. To prevent electrical shock or
damage to the system, remove power from the system as described in this
procedure.
Summary of Contents for Rapidlab 1200
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Page 344: ...A 4 Rapidlab 1200 Operator s Guide Safety Instructions 02087462 Rev V ...
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