Luminex 200 User Manual with LDS 1.7 Software - Manual (Page 146)

Luminex 200 User Manual for LDS Version 1.7
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C - 6 PN 89-00002-00-150 Rev. A
Maintenance and
Cleaning
Perform proper maintenance and cleaning of the Luminex SD system
to preserve the instrument’s longevity and reliability.
Regularly, as required. Replace the sheath fluid as required.
Weekly. Visually inspect the Luminex SD system and its
connections for leaks. If you see a leak, turn off the power to the
Luminex SD system and contact Luminex Corporation.
Monthly. Turn off the power to the Luminex SD system. Clean the
exterior surfaces by wiping with mild germicidal detergent, followed
by a 10%-20% bleach solution. Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth to
clean the reservoir window.
Replacing the Sheath
Delivery System with
Sheath Bottles
You may need to replace the Sheath Delivery (SD) system with
sheath bottles for maintenance or troubleshooting, as directed by
Luminex Technical Support.
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To replace the SD system with sheath bottles:
1. Power off and disconnect the SD system from the Luminex 200.
2. Turn the black regulator screw inside the center door of the
Luminex 200 one full turn counter-clockwise.
3. Attach the sheath and waste bottle containers. Make sure there is
sheath fluid in the bottle (to the fill line) and the sheath cap is
tightened.
4. Prime the system.
5. As the system is priming, adjust the black regulator screw inside
the center door of the Luminex 200. Turn clockwise to increase
or counterclockwise to decrease, until the sheath pressure value
is within +/- 0.1 psi of the normal level of your instrument.
6. When the prime function is complete, loosen the sheath bottle
cap to release pressure.
7. Tighten sheath cap and prime the system once again.
8. Make sure that the sheath and air pressure values increase to the
normal level once again.
Troubleshooting
If the empty bulk sheath fluid container is not replaced and the
system continues to operate, the Luminex SD system eventually
vents pressure to prevent air from being introduced into the Luminex
analyzer. This may interrupt a sample and prevent further samples
from being collected.