Luminex MAGPIX Installation and Hardware User (IVD) - Manual (Page 62)

Luminex IVD MAGPIX Hardware Installation and User Manual
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Weekly Procedures
Cleaning MAGPIX
Clean MAGPIX weekly using a 0.1N sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution. Refer to the
software manual for instructions for running the Clean command.
Cleaning the Sample Probe
WARNING: Avoid contact with moving parts. If a plate is running, use the
software to execute Stop to avoid the possibility of exposure to
moving parts. MAGPIX must not be performing any operations
while you carry out this maintenance procedure.
To clean the sample probe:
1. Execute STOP if a plate is running. Refer to the software manual for instructions.
2. Turn off MAGPIX and unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the sample probe.
• Open the side access door of MAGPIX.
• Unscrew the probe fitting on top of the probe completely.
• Grasp the probe gently and push up.
• Lift the probe out of the top of the probe holder.
FIGURE 52.
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3
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Probe Assembly
1 Probe fitting (Unscrew and remove in step 3.)
2 Probe holder
3 Probe - Push up gently and lift out of holder.