Luminex 200 System User Manual - Manual (Page 44)

9. If the pressure is equal to the value noted in step 2 (within +/-0.1psi), then the set up is
complete. If not, continue with the next step. After each adjustment, you will have to
release the pressure and let it build back up again in order to obtain an accurate pressure
reading. Any time the compressor turns off while making adjustments, perform another
warm-up to maintain pressure in the system.
10. On the analyzer, turn the regulator clockwise (right) to increase the pressure or
counterclockwise to decrease the pressure. There is no exact measurement of pressure
increase or decrease for each turn of the regulator. Try one full turn in the required
direction to start.
11. Release the pressure by opening and closing the sheath bottle cap.
12. Repeate the last two steps until you obtain the original Sheath pressure reading noted in
step 2, within +/- 0.1 psi.
NOTE: Do not move the sheath bottle or sheath line while the system is in
use.
Storing the System
This procedure explains the steps you should take before placing the system into long-term
storage.
1. Run a sanitize with 10% to 20% household bleach solution.
2. Run a sanitize with distilled water.
3. Run four washes with distilled water.
4. Remove the sample probe from the instrument, flush with distilled water from the narrow
end out through the larger end, replace it in the sample arm, and wrap the end with
Parafilm.
Taking the System out of Storage
Follow this procedure before you begin using the system after it has been stored long-term
1. Turn on the Luminex 200 and XY Platform and watch for the following indications that the
instruments are responding correctly:
• The light above the sample probe on the Luminex 200 and the light next to the door of
the XY platform are lit.
• The compressor starts in the Luminex 200. It is a low rumbling sound.
• Place your hand behind the Luminex 200 to feel air coming out of the rear fan.
• Observe movement of the syringe inside the front middle door of the Luminex 200
shortly after the instrument is powered on.
2. Turn on the PC and start up the software.
3. Complete a Warmup command, which will take 30 minutes.
4. Remove the Parafilm from the end of the sample probe.
5. After warmup is complete, run three Backflush commands, three Drain commands, two
Alcohol Flush commands, and three washes with distilled water. Make sure that the
sheath bottle or Luminex SD has a sufficient amount of sheath fluid and that the waste
container is empty. Verify that the pressure during each of the maintenance commands
reads between 6 and 9 psi.
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