Luminex FLEXMAP 3D Hardware User Manual - Manual (Page 58)

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If a serious problem arises with the FLEXMAP 3D system, it may be necessary to return it to
Luminex Corporation for repairs. If Luminex Technical Support directs you to return the
FLEXMAP 3D system, the Technical Support representative will provide you with all
necessary information as well as give you a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
NOTE: Before the instrument is returned, two procedures must be
performed: The instrument must be decontaminated and its reservoir
must be drained. For the decontamination procedure, see the section
titled “
Decontamination Procedure ”. For instructions on draining the
reservoir, see the section titled “ Draining the Reservoir ”.
Draining the Reservoir
To drain the reservoir:
1. Make sure the waste fluid container can hold at least one additional liter of fluid.
2. Disconnect the sheath fluid tubing from the sheath fluid container.
3. Disconnect the sheath filter tubing (white connector) from its bottom quick disconnect
point (white connection) on the fluidics bay.
4. Disconnect the waste fluid tubing (orange connector) from the orange connection on the
fluidics bay.
5. Disconnect the sheath fluid tubing (blue connector) from the blue connection on the
fluidics bay.
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