Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 368)

4Ć80 800 Series Operator's Manual
4. Remove obstructions from the sample probe using the clot-removal line from
the probe clot removal kit:
a. Disconnect the sample tubing from the sample probe.
b. Push a 0.016-inch diameter clot-removal line through the sample probe
until the line comes out of the sample port.
5. Remove obstructions from the capillary seal, as shown in Figure 4-14:
a. Grasp the top of the capillary seal and pull it out of the sample port.
b. Inspect the capillary seal for obstructions.
c. Inspect the opening in the sample port for obstructions.
d. Push a 0.558 mm (0.022-inch) diameter clot-removal line through the
capillary seal, against the direction of sample flow.
e. Install a new capillary seal if you cannot remove the obstruction or the seal
is excessively worn or damaged.
Figure 4Ć14.ā Removing Obstructions from the Capillary Seal
Sample Port
Clot-removal
Line
Capillary Seal
6. Remove obstructions from the sample port, as shown in Figure 4-15:
a. Pull the sample door off.
b. Grasp the tab on the retainer ring and rotate the ring toward you.
c. Grasp the sample port and drip tray and pull it to the right to remove it.
NOTE:ĄĂ The sample port and the drip tray are one piece.
d. Push a 0.558 mm (0.022-inch) diameter clot-removal line through the
sample port from left to right, opposite the direction of sample flow.