Chapter 17

Maintenance

Chapter 17 Maintenance
This chapter describes the procedures for maintenance, replacing, and replenishing supplies, and checking
instrument operation.

17.1

List of maintenance tasks

To maintain optimal instrument performance, periodic maintenance must be performed.
When using the instrument on a continuous basis, execute daily maintenance every 24 hours.
Perform maintenance according to the schedule below. Record the maintenance tasks that are performed in the
maintenance and inspection checklist. (➤P.292 "17.16 Maintenance and inspection checklist")

Risk of infection
While working, always wear adequate personal protective equipment such as protective gloves, a
protective mask, protective eyewear, and a lab coat. Wash your hands with antiseptic solution after
completing each task.
There is a risk of infection.

Caution
If the instrument will not be used for an extended time, perform instrument startup and shutdown once
every two weeks to keep the system in good working order.
Instrument startup and shutdown rinses the hydraulic system. There is a risk of incorrect results if the
instrument is not started for an extended time.

Note:
• To perform maintenance, the analyzer must be in the ready state. Otherwise, maintenance cannot be
performed. Analysis cannot be performed during maintenance.
• If an error occurs that requires maintenance, the [Help] dialog box appears on the IPU screen. Perform
the necessary maintenance work as instructed in the message shown in the [Action] field of the [Help]
dialog box.
For details on the [Help] dialog box, see the following:
(➤P.296 "Chapter 18: 18.2 [Help] dialog box")
Maintenance task

Page
➤P.51

Daily maintenance

Shutdown

Maintenance once every two years

Replacing the air pump

➤P.284

As needed

Replacing the waste container

➤P.266

Rinsing the flowcell

➤P.273

Removing air bubbles from the flowcell

➤P.273

Replenishing a reagent

➤P.278

Replacing a reagent

➤P.268

Replacing a fuse

➤P.290

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