Fluid leaks – Luminex 100 User Manual Version 1.7 User Manual

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Luminex 100 User Manual Version 1.7

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Fluid Leaks

Fluid leaks can result in poor pressurization and failed sample
acquisition.

The sheath bottle has an air
leak.

Disconnect the sheath and waste
bottle connections from the
analyzer. Run a Prime
command. If pressure builds,
remove and retighten the sheath
fluid bottle cap, then reconnect
fluid lines to the analyzer. If
pressurization fails again,
replace the sheath bottle.

Pressure too High

The sheath bottle is overfilled.

Ensure that the sheath bottle is
not filled above the fill line.

Symptom

Possible Problem

Solution

Pressure too low

The sample probe is clogged.

Clean the sample probe. See
page 7-4.

The syringe seal leaks.

Replace the syringe seal. See
page 7-6.

The syringe valve leaks.

Hand-tighten the syringe
connection (silver knob) on the
syringe valve. Run a Prime
command. If leaks continue, call
Technical Support.

Large amount of fluid pooled
around instrument

Fittings or fluid lines are
damaged.

Contact Technical Support.

Fluid coming from sample
probe

The sample probe is clogged.

Clean the sample probe. See
page 7-4.

The sample 3-way valve is
faulty.

Contact Technical Support.

Fluid leaking from front of
analyzer

The syringe seal leaks.

Replace the syringe seal.

The syringe valve leaks.

Hand-tighten the syringe
connection (silver knob) to the
white syringe valve. Run a
Prime. If leaks continue, contact
Technical Support.

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