Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 210)

3Ć42 Rapidlab 800 Operator's Manual
Figure 3Ć25.āăReplacing the Reagent Pump Tubing
Large Tubing
Small Tubing
Tubing Cuff
Reagent Pump
Position 1
Connectors
Position 2
Connectors
a. Disconnect the tubing from the reagent manifold.
b. Grasp the left tubing cuff and pull it away from the platen.
c. While holding the tubing, turn the roller cage clockwise and gently pull the
tubing away from the platen and the roller cage.
d. Discard the tubing according to your laboratory protocol.
e. Hold the new tubing assembly with the large tubing in front.
f. Place the left tubing cuff in the groove under the left side of the platen.
NOTE:ĄĂ Do not stretch the tubing.
g. Place the tubing around the outside of the rollers.
h. Hold the right tubing cuff below the right side of the platen and turn the
roller cage clockwise to gently work both pieces of the new tubing between
the platen and roller cage.
i. Place the right tubing cuff under the right side of the platen.
5. Connect the tubing to the reagent manifold:
a. Connect the left end of the large tubing to the connector at left position 1.
b. Connect the right end of the large tubing to the connector at right
position 1.
c. Connect the left end of the small tubing to the connector at left position 2.
d. Connect the right end of the small tubing to the connector at right position 2.