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General Cleaning
Keep the surface of the instrument free of dust at all times. If needed, the external
surfaces may be cleaned using a damp cloth. Do not use any type of solvent, oil,
grease, silicone spray, or lubrication on any part of the instrument.
Daily Cleaning
Remove the Strip Holder
Press
Start
to fully extend the Strip Holder/Mount.
Turn off the Power Switch after the Strip Holder/Mount is fully extended.
Remove the Strip Holder from its mount by pulling out gently by the two sides as
shown below.
Clean the Strip Holder
Clean the Strip Holder using a lint free/non-absorbent cotton swab/ball with distilled
water. Dry with a clean, dry cotton ball.
Examine the White Calibration Circle to ensure there are no nicks or dirt present.
Clean the White Calibration Circle as necessary using a cotton swab or cotton ball
with distilled water. Dry with a clean, dry cotton ball.
Note:
The White Calibration Circle should be replaced if any nicks or
non-removable dirt are found. Please contact Germaine Labs
Technical Support at 210-692-4192 for details.
Load the Strip Holder
Grasp the Strip Holder by its sides as shown below. Place the Strip Holder on the
Strip Holder Mount with the white Calibration Circle facing up and positioned
towards the analyzer. It will slide loosely in the locating channel. Push the Strip
Holder in towards the analyzer until it snaps into place. It will be held firmly on the
Strip Holder Mount. Ensure the Strip Holder is installed properly. If it is not
locked onto the Strip Holder Mount, the Calibration Circle will not be in the correct
position. The analyzer will display “Optical Sensor Failed.”
Note:
When correctly positioned, the Strip Holder will snap into and be
locked in place, with the White Calibration Circle not visible. See
illustration below.
