Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 227)

3Ć57 Maintaining the System
8. Remove the paper from the printer.
9. Reconnect the power cord to the power supply and allow the system to warm
up.
10. Reinstall the printer paper as described in Replacing the Printer Paper , page
3-66.
11. Verify the printing quality as described in Roll Printer Test in Section 4.
Cleaning the Sample Path with Glutaraldehyde
Materials required:
S glutaraldehyde
S aspiration adapter
S lint-free tissue or swabs
S test/blank reference sensor (TB5)
S test/blank glucose sensor (TB4)
S test/blank lactate sensor (TB4)
Bayer Diagnostics recommends using Cidex

, a 2% activated glutaraldehyde
solution, to discourage microbial growth in the sample path.
CAUTION: Do not use alcohol to perform this procedure. Alcohol can damage the
sensors.
WARNING
When handling glutaraldehyde, follow appropriate chemical safety
guidelines, which include wearing safety glasses, gloves, and laboratory coat.
1. Prepare the glutaraldehyde solution according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
CAUTION:ĄĂ Do not remove or return the sensors to the measurement module
without first discharging static buildup. Touch the inner surface of the module
frame to discharge static buildup.
2. Take the appropriate action.
If you have an . . . Then . . .
840 or 850 go to step 3.
860 a. Remove the glucose and lactate biosensors.
b. Install the test/blank sensors.
c. Go to step 3.
860
860
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