ITC IRMA TruPoint Blood Analysis System - Manual (Page 95)

6.7
CLEANING THE EDGE CONNECTOR
Clean the edge connector only if it is accidentally contaminated with blood or
other contaminants, or when EQC, Temp Test, or sensor error codes indicate
possible contamination. Use the ITC Edge Connector Cleaning Kit (PN
450000) as follows:
1. Remove battery or AC adapter from IRMA TruPoint Analyzer.
2. Open and completely unfold WET pad. Place pad in front of the edge
connector.
3. Use Edge Connector Cleaning Strip to push pad into edge connector.
4. Pull pad out of edge connector.
5. Repeat cleaning, moving pad left and right in edge connector. Pull pad
out of edge connector.
6. Open and completely unfold DRY pad. Place pad in front of the edge
connector and repeat steps 3 through 5.
Note:
• Do not clean the edge connector on a routine basis.
• Do not clean the edge connector with anything other than the ITC Edge
Connector Cleaning Kit, unless instructed to do so by your service
provider.
CLEANING THE TEMPERATURE CARD
Inspect the Temp Card leads for dirt or contamination prior to insertion. If the
leads appear dirty, or if the Temp Test fails repeatedly, clean the leads using a
swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol, or use a clean pencil eraser.
Following cleaning, ensure that the leads are dry, and that no eraser residue is
present before inserting the Temp Card into the edge connector. The leads
should appear shiny when clean.