Luminex 200 User Manual with IS 2.3 Software - Manual (Page 35)

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MAP Technology Maintenance and Cleaning
PN 89-00002-00-144 Rev. B 3 - 9
Syringe Seal
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To replace the syringe plunger seal:
1. Disconnect the Luminex 200 analyzer from ac power by turning
off the power switch on the rear of the analyzer, then unplugging
the power cord from the wall source.
2. Open the center-most door on the front of the Luminex 200
analyzer.
3. Locate the syringe (a glass cylinder with a metal rod). See
Figure 3-8.
1. Syringe Seal 2. Syringe
Figure 3-8 Syringe and Syringe Seal
4. Unscrew the knob on the syringe arm (at the bottom of the
syringe), and forcefully push the syringe arm down.
5. Unscrew the syringe from the top of its housing.
6. Pull the plunger out of the syringe.
7. Remove and replace the plunger seal and the black “O” ring.
8. Return the plunger to the syringe.
9. Screw the syringe back into its housing.
10. Return the syringe arm to its original position.
Danger: The syringe arm does not deactivate when changing the
plunger; injury could result if the system is not unplugged.
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