Una Health Ltd
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Author: E. C. Hamer
UH-POC-TM-2 Revision 1
Date of Issue 26.04.10
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Page 29 of 54
Printed 27 April 2010
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The values obtained on the instrument should not vary significantly from week
to week and must always lie within the minimum and maximum values as
specified on the label of the vial.
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Ideally a new Check strip should be used each day. However it is acceptable
for one strip to be used for a week before being discarded provided that the
grey test area is well protected and free from scratches.
NB. The lid must be kept on the check strip container at all times as the strips are
light sensitive and must be kept dry.
b) Cleaning Procedure (preferably at the end of the day/session)
Clean the heating blocks and apertures using an alcohol wipe.
DO NOT USE THE REFLOTRON® FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AFTER
CLEANING. (H&S Guideline)
Cleaning the Reflotron®
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First ensure the instrument is SWITCHED OFF.
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Open the measuring chamber lid.
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Clean the following areas using an alcohol wipe:
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Upper and lower heating blocks.
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Circular optical window in the centre of the
upper heating block
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Magnetic head
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Close / Replace the lid.
The analyser is now ready for testing