Checking the solution levels in the sensors – Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 User Manual

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3Ć17

Maintaining the System

Checking the Solution Levels in the Sensors

Use this procedure to ensure that the sensors contain fill solution to the levels
described in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3Ć5ā.ăFill Solution Levels

Sensor

Fill Solution Level

pH, K

+

, Cl

, and Ca

++

nearly full and with a bubble at the top

Na

+

to the top

Reference

to the fill line

NOTE:

The pO

2

and pCO

2

sensors do not require you to maintain them, even

though they have fill solution. Slight discoloration of the fill solution in the pO

2

and pCO

2

sensors is normal.

NOTE:

The glucose and lactate biosensors do not require fill solution.

BIOHAZARD:

Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards, for

recommended precautions when working with biohazardous materials.

1.

Stop the system from the Menu screen:

a. Select

2 Maintenance

and press

Enter

.

b. Select

7 Stop System

and press

Enter

.

2.

Open the measurement module door as shown in Figure 3-6:

a. Push up the latches on the measurement module door.

b. Lift the door.

860

2

Menu Code

7

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