Operator’s Manual
Maintenance
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b)
Close the reagent’s vials.
Store at 4ºC those that require it.
c)
Empty the external waste container.
When reconnecting the tube, make sure that it is straight and free of folds,
as this can hinder the emptying of the internal waste tank.
d)
Empty the strips waste container.
e)
Shut down instrument and computer.
Note: any spillage over the working surface should be cleaned immediately.
5.4.
W
EEKLY
M
AINTENANCE
P
ROCEDURE
The weekly maintenance is a very straightforward and easy procedure, which includes cleaning steps that are to be per-
formed approximately every seven days. It is recommended that the same day of the week be used for consistency. Care
should be taken to ensure that no excess liquid comes into contact with the instrument surfaces while cleaning.
The aim of the weekly maintenance is to avoid adsorption of proteins as well as the contamination of the instrument by
environmental microorganisms.
Weekly Maintenance steps should be performed as follows:
•
Gently clean the probe with an alcohol wipe.
•
Clean the strip waste container: inside the container there are rests of samples and therefore there can be
contact with biohazardous materials. Using gloves, empty the container and clean the inner part using a hypo-
chlorite dilution. Afterward, rinse the container with water and leave it to dry out.
•
Prepare 1 L of disinfecting detergent.
Vircell has evaluated and recommends the product Mucocit T at 4%.
Using gloves and other protective measures indicated in the Safety Data Sheet of the product, prepare 1 L of
Mucocit T at 4%; add 40 ml of concentrated Mucocit T and complete with water to 1 L. Prepare it extemporane-
ously or use a preparation with less than 2 weeks from reconstitution date (it expires in 2 weeks once it is recon-
stituted).
•
Prime the instrument with Mucocit T:
o
From the 1 L dilution at 4%, add 100 ml to the spare 0.25L bottle provided with the instrument. We
recommend to label it as follows so it can be easily identified and used in the future for the same pur-
pose:
o
Remove the 0.25L DI Water bottle from the instrument and discard its content. Then, attach the 0.25L
bottle containing the Mucocit T.
o
Prime the instrument with Mucocit T at 4%. To do so, click on the “Maintenance” button located in the
tools tab at the bottom of the screen:
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