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Servicing the cell washer
4.9
Performing post-repair checks
Perform functional and safety checks of the cell washer after repairing or replacing parts.
For more information and instructions to program and use the cell washer, refer to the Operation Manual.
To perform a functional check
NOTE:
Regulations for your organization may recommend test methods different from
what appear here. Use the appropriate methods for your organization.
1
Ensure that the cell washer is connected to power and turned on.
2
Load the rotor with tubes and install the rotor.
3
Verify that the buttons, display, and indicator lamps are working correctly.
4
Start a multiple-cycle wash process.
5
During the Fill step, press the CHECK button to pause the process.
6
Open the lid and verify that the tubes are equally filled with the programmed amount of saline solution,
within a range that is acceptable according to the guidelines for your organization. If too much or too
little liquid is dispensed, the fill volume may need to be adjusted.
7
Press the START WASH button to resume the process.
8
During the Decant step, press the CHECK button to pause the process.
9
Open the lid and verify the following:
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The tubes are decanted equally, within a range that is acceptable according to the guidelines for
your organization.
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The amount of liquid, if any, is within a range that is acceptable according to the guidelines for
your organization. If too much liquid remains, the decanting speed may need to be adjusted.
10
Press the START WASH button to resume the process.
11
During the Agitation step, ensure that the tubes are being shaken.
12
Test whether the imbalance value is in the permissible range. For instructions, see
Section 4.2, “Testing
whether the imbalance value is in the permissible range.”
