Replace syringe seal – Luminex 100 User Manual Version 1.7 User Manual
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Luminex 100 User Manual Version 1.7
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3. Replace the filter and replace the screen.
4. Plug in and turn on the Luminex XYP.
Replace Syringe Seal
Replace the syringe plunger seal every 6 months.
1. Turn off and unplug the Luminex 100 analyzer.
2. Open the center door on the front of the Luminex 100 analyzer.
3. Unscrew the knob on the syringe arm at the bottom of the
syringe, and forcefully push the syringe arm down.
4. Unscrew the syringe from the top of its housing; pull the plunger
out of the syringe.
5. Remove and replace the plunger seal.
6. Return the plunger to the syringe.
7. Screw the syringe back into the top of its housing.
8. Return the syringe arm to its original position, and hand-tighten
the screw on the syringe arm.
9. Plug in the power cord and turn the Luminex 100 analyzer on.
10. Prime the Luminex 100 analyzer 5 times and watch for any
leaks in the syringe area.
11. When finished, close the center door.
Figure 7-4. Front of Luminex 100 Aanalyzer, Access Door Opened
Warning:
The syringe arm does
not deactivate when changing
the plunger; injury could result if
the system is not unplugged.
Syringe
Syringe
Seal