Luminex 100 IS Version 2.2 - Manual (Page 181)

x MAP Technology Maintenance and Cleaning
PN 89-00002-00-069 Rev. A 7 - 5
Clean Exterior Surfaces ‹ To clean exterior surfaces, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the system from ac power by turning off the power
switches and unplugging the Luminex 100 analyzer and the
Luminex XYP instrument.
2. Wipe all exterior surfaces with mild detergent, followed by a
10% bleach solution.
3. Open both doors of the system and clean all accessible surfaces
with detergent followed by a 10% bleach solution.
4. Dry the sheet metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
5. Plug in and power on the Luminex 100 analyzer and the
Luminex XYP instrument.
6. Calibrate the system as outline in “Calibrate the System” on
page 5-2.
Calibration and System
Controls
Run calibration and system controls at least once a month during
routine use and:
• following installation
• if the system is powered off
• if the system is moved
• if a part is replaced
• if the delta calibration temperature shown on the system monitor
(located on the Diagnostics tab) is more than ±3 degrees.
Each step usually takes less than one minute. You must run xMAP
controls after each calibration. See “Run System xMAP Controls”
on page 5-4.
Every Six Months
Luminex 100 Analyzer Air
Intake Filter
‹ To replace the air intake filter:
1. Disconnect the Luminex 100 analyzer from ac power by turning
off the power switch on the rear of the analyzer, then unplugging
the power cord from the wall source.
2. On the back of the Luminex 100 analyzer, in the upper left
corner, remove the screw at the top of the panel and open the
panel door.
Note: Hold on to the tubing! Do
not allow the tubing to fall inside t
the analyzer.