Inspecting And Cleaning The Mixing Rods And Mixer Wash Cups - Siemens ADVIA 2400 Maintenance Procedures

5. Check the alignment of the probe to the cuvette.
If the probe is not centered over the cuvette, call your local technical support
provider or distributor.
6. Close the User Maintenance window, then select
7. At the Operation Panel, select
(over the wash cups).
8. Verify that the analyzer mode is READY, before performing any further actions.

Inspecting and cleaning the mixing rods and mixer wash cups

Materials required:
• Lint-free towel
• Deionized water
• Cotton-tipped applicators
Time: 5 minutes
Analyzer mode: READY
Figure 5-3. Mixing rods
1. Visually inspect each mixing rod and mixer wash cup for cleanliness.
2. Clean any dirty mixing rods or wash cups to avoid contamination of the mixers,
which results in carryover:
a. With the instrument in the READY state, visually verify each mixing rod is at its
b. Using lint-free towels moistened with deionized water, wipe the mixing rod.
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force while cleaning, to avoid bending the mixing rods.
3. Inspect the mixing wash cups for cleanliness, then clean if dirty:
a. Pour deionized water into the mixer wash cup.
Maintenance
upper limit.
when prompted.
Yes
to return all probes to the home position
Initialize
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
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2 Reagent Mixer1
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