Drucker Diagnostics QBC STAR Dry Hematology Analyzer - Manual (Page 38)

QBC Star System Operator’s Manual
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tube disposal
After the results have been printed and you have reviewed the printout(s) for clarity, open the in-
strument door by pressing the door release latch. Remove the QBC StaR Tube. Discard the tube
in a biohazard sharps container.
power down
If desired, after testing is completed you can turn instrument power off by placing the power
switch in the off “ ” position. Note that if you leave the power on continuously with door closed,
the instrument will perform a power-on-self-test every eight hours and print analytical QC results.
Stopping the centrifuge
If for some reason you must stop the test before it is complete, press the “STAR” key to stop the in-
strument.
Note: You cannot reuse or reanalyze a partially processed tube.
The system automatically stops testing if a power failure or system error occurs, or the unit breaks
down. If this occurs, a message appears on the LCD display.
emergency door unlock
In the event of a power failure or the failure of certain components, you may be unable to open the door
with the door release latch. If this occurs, you can still open the door. The emergency door unlock is
performed by tripping the internal latch with a screwdriver. Before attempting to perform the procedure
below, ensure that the rotor has come to a complete stop.
to unlock the door:
1 Make sure the power switch is in the “Off” position ( ) and the power cord is disconnected
from the instrument.
2 Lift the front of the instrument and rest the QBC StaR instrument on its rear panel.
3 Locate the door latch access hole in the bottom of the instrument. It is almost directly below
the door release latch. (See Figure 22.)
4 Insert a small diameter screwdriver that has a shaft at least 2 inches long.
5 Place one hand gently over the closed acess door to prevent over extension of hinge during
release.
6 Press down against the internal latch by pivoting the screwdriver handle upward. This step
may require a moderate amount of pressure.
7 When the door pops open, remove the screwdriver and place the QBC StaR instrument in its
normal upright position.
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