Luminex 100 IS Version 2.2 - Manual (Page 177)

PN 89-00002-00-069 Rev. A 7 - 1
Maintenance and Cleaning
Proper maintenance and cleaning of the Luminex 100 IS system is
required. Read and follow all instructions in this section. For your
convenience, a maintenance log form is included at the end of this
chapter.
Do not remove the system cover under any circumstances!
Daily Maintenance
If the system is powered on, but idle for more than four hours, click
the Maintenance tab. Click Warmup. Wait 30 minutes for the
Luminex 100 analyzer and the optics system to warm up.
Before Running Samples ‹ Before you run samples:
1. Turn the Luminex 100 analyzer on if is off. The system begins
warming automatically.
2. Verify the levels of sheath fluid and waste fluid.
3. After warmup, Prime the system. To Prime the system, click
Prime. At the confirmation dialog box click OK.
4. Click Alcohol Flush. A confirmation dialog box appears. Click
Eject/Retract on the dialog box to eject the Luminex XYP
instrument tray. Place at least 1.2 mL of 70% isopropanol in the
reservoir. Click OK.
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Warning: When analyzing potentially infectious biological
samples on the Luminex 100 analyzer, follow standard
laboratory safety practices. These safety precautions should also
be taken when cleaning or maintaining the analyzer.