ITC HEMOCHRON Jr. Signature, Руководство по обслуживанию

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HEMOCHRON ® Jr. Signature Service Manual 4
2.0 Precautions
Safety precautions that are necessary when servicing the HEMOCHRON ® Jr. Signature
microcoagulation instrument are summarized below. It is important that these precautions be
carefully read and understood.
WARNING: POTENTIAL BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIAL - Samples that are analyzed by the
HEMOCHRON
® Jr. Signature microcoagulation instrument normally contact only the
disposable test cuvettes for this instrument. However, universal safety precautions should be
taken when handling and disassembling the instrument, since an undetected spill may have
occurred. Before servicing the instrument, it should be cleaned and disinfected using the
procedures approved by your laboratory, to avoid spreading contamination to laboratory
personnel or equipment. A 10% bleach/water solution is recommended for cleaning.
IMPORTANT: Do not use organic solvents or strong cleaning solutions as they may damage
the HEMOCHRON
® Jr. Signature microcoagulation instrument’s plastic components.
IMPORTANT: Only properly qualified personnel using electro-static discharge (ESD)
preventive measures should attempt to disassemble and service the HEMOCHRON
®
Jr.
Signature microcoagulation instrument.
IMPORTANT: Before the HEMOCHRON ® Jr. Signature microcoagulation instrument is
returned to routine use, the system verification procedure that is outlined at the end of this
manual must be carried out and acceptable results obtained.