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CHAPTER 9 Cleaning and Maintenance
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6. Select “Execute” on the function menu of the Reagent
setting screen to register the reagent information and
begin reagent aspiration.
Select “Cancel” on the function menu to delete all of the
entered information and return to the previous screen.
Reagent replacement procedure (other than STROMATOLYSER-4DS, STROMATOLYSER-
NR (L), STROMATOLYSER-NR(S), RET SEARCH (II), STROMATOLYSER-IM)
1. Prepare a new reagent and confirm that its expiration date
has not expired.
2. Remove the new reagent container cap.
3. Remove the cap of the empty reagent container, and pull
off straight up the float switch or the cubitainer spout kit.
4. Insert the float switch or the cubitainer spout kit straight
into the new reagent container and tighten the cap.
Caution!
• Use reagent that has been left at room temperature
(15–30°C) for at least 24 hours.
• In handling a reagent that may have frozen, follow
the precautions given on the package.
Otherwise, analysis may not be performed correctly.
• When replacing the reagent container, make sure
that no dust adheres to the cubitainer spout kit.
Otherwise, correct analysis results may not be
obtained.
• After opening a reagent container, make sure that no
dust, dirt, or bacteria comes into the container.
Otherwise, analysis may not be performed correctly.
• Be careful not to install the float switch slantwise.
• Make sure that the reagents are kept level or below
the Main Unit of the instrument. Do not put reagents
on top of the instrument.
Caution!
• Take care not to grasp the tube dipping into the
reagent and not allow dust, etc. to adhere to the
tube. If dust, etc. adheres to the tube, wash it away
with reagent in use before mounting.
Otherwise, analysis may not be performed correctly.
• Take care not to spill a reagent. If it spills, wipe it off
immediately using a wet cloth or the like.
Otherwise, the floor could be stained.