Operator's Manual

ETD-100 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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8 Routine Maintenance
8.1 Maintenance Overview
Routine maintenance must be performed by a trained User to allow the device to maintain optimal running conditions.
The following table outlines the basic maintenance tasks and how often they should be performed.
Maintenance Task
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
When Notified
As Needed
Notes
Switch the device on
and run 5 samples
ü
If the device is not used every day several samples must
be run at least once per week to minimize reagent build
up within the system and to maintain capillary function.
Clean top plate and
touch screen
(as needed)
ü
Use disposable alcohol wipes to clean the top plate and
touch screen. Under no circumstances are chemical
cleaners to be used to clean the device.
Flush Swab trap
ü
Remove Swab Trap and rinse with deionized water.
Table 3: Basic Maintenance Tasks
8.2 The Maintenance Screen
The device consumable components require replacement
when empty. The User must perform the appropriate
maintenance tasks when the consumable status bars on the
INSERT SWAB Screen are at zero.
The consumable status bars are at zero when there is no
longer any light blue color in the status bar. Navigate to the
maintenance screen from the Settings Screen (to be logged in
as Admin or Lab User) to begin performing required
maintenance tasks.
The maintenance screen helps the User keep track of basic
maintenance tasks. The maintenance screen should be
accessed once the consumable status bars reach zero and a
maintenance task for the device is required. Each of the tasks
on the maintenance screen can be performed by the User.
Refer to the appropriate sections below on how to perform maintenance tasks.
NOTE: TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF DEVICE CAPILLARY THE DEVICE MUST BE TURNED ON
AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK AND RUN THROUGH FIVE SAMPLES. THIS ENSURES THE
DEVICE IS INITIALISED, FLUSHED AND FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED.
Figure 36: Consumable Status Bars
Figure 37: Maintenance Screen