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Every 2 months maintenance

Cleaning the dilution tray cuvettes


Materials required:
• 2-liter beaker BIOHAZARD
• Probe Wash 3 solution (REF 03164495, Wear personal protective equipment.
PN B01-4183-01) Use universal precautions.
• Deionized water
Time: 15 minutes (replacement)
10 hours (immersion)
Analyzer mode: STANDBY

Figure 5-20. Components of dilution tray cuvette

WARNING
Probe Wash 3 contains 4.5% potassium hydroxide and 2% sodium hypochlorite.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Probe Wash 3 is a corrosive material that can
cause burns. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In
case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.

1. Prepare 1.5 liters of 5% Probe Wash 3 solution diluted with deionized water.
2. Set the analyzer to Standby.
3. Remove the 6 cuvette segments on the dilution tray (DTT).
a. Unfasten the 2 thumbscrews (1) on each section.
b. Grasp the cuvette section by the tab (2) and lift it from the tray.
c. To remove the cuvettes under the dilution washer (DWUD) and splash cover, turn
the tray by hand until the cuvettes are clear.
NOTE: You will feel resistance when manually moving the tray. This is normal.

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4. Immerse the cuvette segments in 5% Probe Wash 3 solution.
a. Ensure no air bubbles are in the cuvettes.
b. Allow the cuvettes to soak for at least 10 hours.
5. Wash the cuvettes under running water, then rinse them in deionized water.
6. Drain the water from the cuvettes.
7. Install the cuvette segments on the dilution tray (DTT) and fasten the thumbscrews by
hand.
8. Return the analyzer to the READY mode.
9. At the Operation Panel, select Initialize.
NOTE: Verify that the Operating mode field displays READY before performing any
further actions.
10. At the Operation Panel, select WASH.
11. Perform the daily shutdown wash routine, then verify the operation.

Cleaning and replenishing the cuvette conditioner bottle


Materials required:
• Deionized water BIOHAZARD
• Cuvette conditioner Wear personal protective equipment.
Time: 10 minutes Use universal precautions.
Analyzer mode: STANDBY
NOTE: The cuvette conditioner bottle may be cleaned when it is refilled, but must be
cleaned at least once every 2 months.

WARNING
Before handling any reagents, read the warnings on page 192

1 Cuvette Conditioner Bottle


2 Level Sensor Connector
3 Filter Cap

Figure 5-21. Cuvette conditioner bottle

1. Set the analyzer to Standby.

140 ADVIA 1800 Operator’s Guide


2. Open the filter cap at the front of the cuvette conditioner bottle (3), and pull up the
tube with the filter.
3. Disconnect the cuvette conditioner bottle level sensor connector (2).
4. Turn the connector counter-clockwise and pull it out.

CAUTION

Make a note of the bottle position on the shelf to avoid mixing up the fluid
bottles.

5. Remove the bottle.


6. Empty any remaining contents of the bottle.
7. Rinse the bottle with deionized water and drain well.

CAUTION
Ensure that the level-sensor connector (2) does not get wet to avoid damaging it.

8. Refill the bottle with cuvette conditioner.


9. Return the bottle to the same position on the shelf in the cabinet.
10. Connect the cuvette-conditioner bottle level sensor connector, then push the connector
in and turn clockwise.
11. Insert the filter and hose, then fasten the cap.
NOTE: Make sure that the filter holder is located at the bottom of the bottle.
12. Prime the fluid lines:
NOTE: If you are cleaning other bottles, wait to perform this step for all fluid lines.
a. Return the analyzer to the READY mode.
b. At the Operation Panel, select Prime.
c. At the Prime Settings dialog box, select Prime 2 and type 10 for the Number of
times in all fields.
d. Select Execute.

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