Luminex 200 User Manual with LDS 1.7 Software - Manual (Page 93)

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MAP Technology Maintenance and Cleaning
PN 89-00002-00-150 Rev. A 7 - 5
Replace Air Intake
Filters
You should replace the filters on the Luminex analyzer and Luminex
XYP every six months.
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To replace the air intake filter on the Luminex analyzer:
1. Turn off the power switch on the rear of the Luminex analyzer,
then unplug the power cord from the wall source.
2. On the back of the Luminex analyzer, remove the thumb-screw
at the top of the air intake filter access door.
3. Pull the access door off of the Luminex analyzer.
4. Pull the filter out from the unit, about three or four inches.
5. Grasp the tubing. Remove the filter with one hand, and hold the
tubing with the other hand.
6. Connect a new filter to the tubing.
7. Put the filter inside the panel, then reattach the panel door.
Figure 7-1. Rear of Luminex analyzer, Air Filter Exposed
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To replace the Luminex XYP Air Intake Filter:
1. Disconnect the Luminex XYP from ac power by turning off the
power switch on the rear of the instrument, then unplug the
power cord from the wall source.
2. On the back of the instrument, to the left side, gently remove the
screen from the filter. Do not remove the screws.
Note: Hold on to the tubing! Do
not allow the tubing to fall inside
the analyzer.