Replacing The Pump Tubing; Removing The Pump Tubing - Siemens Hematek 3000 System Instruction Manual

7.3

Replacing the pump tubing

7.3.1

Removing the pump tubing

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Hematek 3000 System – Instruction Manual – Version 1.3
12. With the cannula, make a second hole in the top of the bottle, near the
indentation.
13. Push the cannula down through the first puncture until the guard at the
top touches the plastic container.
14. Repeat step 9 to step 13 for each bottle.
15. Prime the pump tubing, see Chapter 5.2.
16. Close the lid.
17. Clean the waste tank, see Chapter 6.5.
18. Load four priming slides, see Chapter 5.3.
You can now load smeared glass slides, see Chapter 5.4.
The pump tubing is the tubing between the cannulas and the nipples on the
rear of the middle panel.
You will need:
• Disposable, absorbent cloth
To remove the pump tubing, proceed as follows:
WARNING
Risk of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation of
methanol, through contact with skin, and if methanol is swallowed
Death or serious injury can result.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment; that is, gloves,
protective clothing, safety glasses and mask.
• Pay attention to the manufacturer's information regarding the gloves'
compatibility with the materials and liquids used.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• In case of contact with eyes or skin, immediately rinse the affected area
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
• In the event of an accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately.
• Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets of the product containing methanol
for more information on first aid measures.
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