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PN 89-00002-00-150 Rev. A 7 - 1

Maintenance and Cleaning

Proper maintenance and cleaning of the Luminex 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 Analyzer Ventilation Filter

• Change Sheath Filter

• Change Sheath Quick-disconnect O-rings

• Change Fuses

• Adjust Sample Probe Vertical Height

• Storing the Analyzer

• Decontaminating the Luminex Analyzer for Return Shipment

O NOT REMOVE THE ANALYZER COVER!

Warning: When analyzing

potentially infectious biological

samples on the Luminex analyzer,

follow proper biosafety

procedures. These safety

precautions should also be taken

when cleaning or maintaining the

Luminex analyzer.