Hardware User (IVD) Instruction Manual

Luminex IVD MAGPIX Hardware Installation and User Manual
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Monthly Procedures
Clean the exterior surfaces monthly.
To clean exterior surfaces:
1. T
urn off MAGPIX and unplug the power cord.
2. Clea
n all exterior surfaces with mild detergent, followed by a household bleach solution
diluted to 10% to 20%, followed by distilled water.
3. Op
en the side access door of the instrument.
4. Clea
n all accessible surfaces with detergent, followed by the household bleach solution
(10% to 20%), followed by distilled water.
WARNING: Avoid contact with the tubing and electronic parts of the
instrument.
5. Dry any unpainted metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
6. Plug
in the power cord and turn on MAGPIX.
Semi-Annual Procedures
Maintaining Air Filters
MAGPIX has two air filters, one on the bottom of the instrument and one on the back of
the instrument. Every six months, remove these air filters, clean them, and reinstall them.
To clean MAGPIX air filters:
1. T
urn off MAGPIX and unplug the power cord.
2. Slide
the back filter up out of its holder.
3. Lif
t MAGPIX and slide the bottom filter out of its holder toward the front of the
instrument.
CAUTION: Before removing the bottom air filter, remove both the waste fluid
and Drive Fluid containers, the off-plate reagent block, and any
microtiter plates in the instrument.
4. Clean the filters
with a vacuum or with distilled water. Stand the filters upright to air dry.
CAUTION: Filters must be completely dry prior to reinstallation.
5.
Locate the small incised arrow on the frame of the filter. This indicates air flow. The
filter must be installed with th
e arrow pointing inward.
FIGURE 53. Arrow on Air Filter Frame
6. Reinstall filters.
7. Plug
in the power cord and turn on MAGPIX.