Luminex 100 User Manual Version 1.7 - Manual (Page 83)

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the waste, remove air from the lines by clicking Prime until no more
air shows in the lines.
Check for Leaks
‹ Check for leaks on a weekly basis.
Open all analyzer doors and visually inspect for leaks. If you see a
leak or spill, contact Luminex Corporation. Users in the U.S. and
Canada can call 1-877-785-BEAD (1-877-785-2323) between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through
Friday. Users outside of the U.S. and Canada can call us at +1 512-
381-4397 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central
Time, Monday through Friday. Inquiries may also be sent by email to
[email protected].
Calibrate
Calibrate at least monthly during routine use. Follow the instructions
beginning on page 5-2.
Sanitize
‹ You should sanitize the system on a monthly basis and every
time you run biological samples.
1. Perform four Wash cycles using distilled water.
2. Dispense 1.2 mL of a fresh 10%-20% bleach solution into a
sample tube. Place the tube into the sample tube holder, and
begin the Sanitize cycle.
Clean Accessible
Surfaces
‹ Clean the exterior surfaces of the Luminex 100 system on a
monthly basis, or more often if you are running biological samples.
1. Turn off the power switch on the rear of the Luminex 100
analyzer.
2. Unplug the analyzer power cord from the wall source.
3. Wipe all exterior surfaces with mild germicidal detergent,
followed by a 10%-20% bleach solution.
4. Open the front doors of the analyzer and clean all accessible
surfaces with detergent followed by a 10%-20% bleach solution.
5. Clean the Luminex XYP reservoir and plate holder with a 10%-
20% bleach solution.
6. Dry the sheet metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
Note: In the event of a leak or spill
inside the analyzer, make sure the
power to the system is off and that
the power cord is disconnected
from the wall source.