Shutting down the flexmap 3d instrument, Weekly maintenance, Running weekly maintenance – Luminex FLEXMAP 3D Hardware User Manual User Manual
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overflow. Empty the waste fluid container each time you replace or fill the sheath fluid
container.
Place the waste fluid container at least three feet below the surface on which the FLEXMAP
3D instrument rests. Do not place the waste fluid container on top of the instrument. Do not
move the waste line vertically while the FLEXMAP 3D instrument is running. Contact Luminex
Technical Support before relocating the waste fluid container or rerouting the waste line. You
can move the line temporarily for cleaning and maintenance.
To empty the waste fluid container:
1. Disconnect the waste fluid container from the FLEXMAP 3D instrument.
2. Discard the waste from the waste fluid container in accord with all local, state, federal,
and country specific biohazard handling regulations.
WARNING:
Waste fluid can contain biohazardous infectious agents. Where
exposure to potentially biohazardous materials (including
aerosol) exists, follow appropriate biosafety procedures and use
personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowns,
laboratory coats, face shields (or mask and eye protection),
respirators, and ventilation devices.
Shutting Down the FLEXMAP 3D Instrument
Use the software to perform system shutdown. The shutdown procedure is intended to
shut down the FLEXMAP 3D instrument for short periods, for example, overnight, for a
weekend, or up to a week.
To shut down the FLEXMAP 3D instrument for a long period, see the section titled
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Weekly Maintenance
Some of the weekly maintenance tasks for the FLEXMAP 3D system can be performed
using available software commands. For details about the performance of these
activities, see the Luminex xPONENT 4.0 software manual or Luminex online help.
Weekly maintenance includes using the software to perform a weekly maintenance
routine, removing clogs, cleaning the sample probe, calibrating the system, and visually
inspecting the instrument.
Running Weekly Maintenance
Use the software to perform a weekly maintenance routine.
Maintenance and Cleaning
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