Product Manual

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Operator’s Manual V03
7. Cleaning and Maintenance
The Urisys
1100
®
Urine Analyzer is designed for nearly maintenance-free operation. Protect the instrument from extremes
of temperature and high atmospheric humidity (see Section 10), and keep it out of bright light (direct sunlight, spot lamps,
etc.).
Maintain hygiene by keeping the exterior parts and surfaces of the instrument clean. For cleaning we recommend applying
a solution of either 70% alcohol or 10% bleach with a moist cloth. It is important that no liquid enters the instrument.
Liquid waste and strip waste are potentially biologically hazardous. Always wear gloves when handling these materials.
Dispose of the used test strips according to the regulations for handling potentially infectious material.
When inserting and removing test strips, be careful that no urine residues come into contact with the retaining bar
mechanism.
7.1 Routine Cleaning
Wipe the test strip tray with a soft, lint-free cloth as needed (see Figure 15). This
is important to prevent carry-over of urine between patients and accumulation of
urine residues that might hamper smooth operation of the analyzer. When
wiping, be careful not to move the tray and that the retaining bar remains open.
7.2 Daily Maintenance
Clean the test strip tray with water and disinfect with 70% alcohol or 10% bleach daily.
1. Switch off the analyzer.
2. Pull the test strip tray out of the analyzer.
3. Rinse under running water.
4. Remove any crystalline deposits, especially those contaminating the retaining bar mechanism or the cogs on the
underside of the test strip tray, with a soft brush.
5. Wipe down the test strip tray with either 70% alcohol or 10% bleach. Dry with a soft lint-free cloth. To avoid corrosion,
do not leave the test strip tray to soak in bleach, alcohol, or other solutions.
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Be careful not to damage the gray reference pad during the cleaning process. Make sure the reference
pad is completely clean and dry before proceeding to read test strips.
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Be sure the positioning hole on the side of the tray is absolutely dry
(see Figure 17). This hole is used to ensure that the test strip tray is
automatically positioned correctly in the instrument.
Figure 15
Figure 17
* Hospitals may use Chemstrip 10 UA Urine Test Strips (Cat. No. 418003).