Luminex FLEXMAP 3D Hardware User Manual - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 3 Maintenance and Cleaning .............................................................................23
General Maintenance Precautions ............................................................................................................ 23
Daily Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................23
Initializing the FLEXMAP 3D Instrument .............................................................................................24
Warming Up the FLEXMAP 3D Instrument .........................................................................................24
Maintaining Fluids ............................................................................................................................... 24
Shutting Down the FLEXMAP 3D Instrument ......................................................................................25
Weekly Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 25
Running Weekly Maintenance .............................................................................................................25
Removing Clogs ..................................................................................................................................26
Cleaning the Sample Probe ................................................................................................................ 26
Calibrating the FLEXMAP 3D System .................................................................................................27
Visually Inspect the FLEXMAP 3D Instrument ....................................................................................27
Monthly Maintenance .................................................................................................................................27
Semi-annual Maintenance .........................................................................................................................28
Replacing the Syringe Teflon Seals ....................................................................................................28
Replacing the HEPA Air Filter .............................................................................................................29
Cleaning the Ventilation Filters ............................................................................................................30
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Storing the FLEXMAP 3D Instrument ........................................................................................................33
Storing the FLEXMAP 3D Instrument ..................................................................................................33
Preparing the FLEXMAP 3D Instrument for Use After Storage ...........................................................33
Replacing Fuses ........................................................................................................................................33
Maintenance Logs ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Short Term Maintenance - One Week .................................................................................................35
Long Term Maintenance - One Year ...................................................................................................35
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................37
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................37
Power Supply Problems ............................................................................................................................ 38
Communication Problems ..........................................................................................................................38
Clogs ..........................................................................................................................................................39
Pressurization Problems ............................................................................................................................39
Fluid Leaks ................................................................................................................................................ 40
Sample Probe Problems ............................................................................................................................40
Calibration Problems ................................................................................................................................. 41
Verification Problems .................................................................................................................................42
Acquisition Problems .................................................................................................................................43
Bead Detail Irregularities ........................................................................................................................... 44
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