User Manual Version 1.7 User guide

PN 89-00002-00-063 Rev. A 7 - 1

Maintenance and Cleaning

Proper maintenance and cleaning of the Luminex 100 analyzer

should be performed in order to preserve the analyzer’s longevity

and reliability.The maintenance log at the end of this chapter will

help you to keep track of when maintenance procedures are

performed. It lists and defines the frequency of each task.

This section describes the following maintenance procedures:

•Startup

• Shutdown

• Check Fluid Levels

• Check for Leaks

• Calibrate

• Sanitize

• Clean Accessible Surfaces

• Clean Sample Probe

• Replace Air Intake Filterss

• Replace Syringe Seal

• Clean Luminex 100 Analyzer Ventilation Filter

• Change Sheath Filter

• Change Fuses

• Adjust Sample Probe Vertical Height

O NOT REMOVE THE ANALYZER COVER!

Startup  Perform the entire startup procedure on a daily basis.

1. Turn on the analyzer and PC.

2. Click Warmup.

Warning: When analyzing

potentially infectious biological

samples on the Luminex 100

analyzer, follow proper biosafety

procedures. These safety

precautions should also be taken

when cleaning or maintaining the

Luminex 100 analyzer.