Luminex 100 User Manual Addendum Version 1.7 - Manual (Page 10)

Luminex 100 User Manual Version 1.7 Addendum
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4 PN 89-00002-00-143 Rev. B
To minimize the chance of acquiring air, be sure that the sample
acquisition volume is at least 25 µL less than the total volume in the
well.
Cleaning the
Analyzer
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Perform the following steps during Startup:
1. Warmup
2. Prime
3. Alcohol Flush with 70% isopropanol or 70% ethanol
4. Wash twice with distilled water
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Perform the following steps during Shutdown
1. Sanitize with 10% to 20% household bleach solution.
2. Wash twice with distilled water.
3. Soak with distilled water.
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Perform the Preventative Maintenance/Clog Troubleshooting
Procedure weekly, or more often if sample acquisition problems
arise, and whenever a clog is suspected.
1. Remove the sample probe and sonicate the narrow end for 2-3
minutes.
2. Run three Back Flush commands.
3. Run three Drain commands.
4. Run two Alcohol Flush commands.
5. Run three Washes with distilled water.
Waste Container
and Waste Line
Be careful not to touch the seal in the waste bottle cap or allow it to
become wet or dirty. This could cause the bottle to become
pressurized, causing pressure errors in the system. If the seal gets
wet, let it air-dry. Touching the seal can contaminate it. If it gets
dirty, you should replace the waste bottle cap.
To maintain a stable flow rate, do not move the waste container or
waste line during system operation.
If you are using the waste line, do not move it while the system is
running. While you can move the line along a horizontal surface, do
not permanently reroute the waste line elevation without first