Aptio® Automation Aliquoter Module Maintenance Job Aid

Aliquoter Module Maintenance Aptio® Automation Weekly Maintenance Refer to the Aptio Automation Operations Manual when performing the following procedures. Empty Secondary Sample Tubes Waste Supplies needed: none 1. Select Overview 2. Select Aliquoter Module 3. Select Status 4. Select Off-line in the Status screen and select Do Not Flush 5. Open the printer door located in the left side under the labeling area. Remove the secondary sample tubes waster container Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/11/2019 | HOOD05162002998095 Healthineers Job Aid Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 6. Empty and replace the container ensuring that it is in the correct position 7. Close the printer door Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 2 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 8. Reset the secondary sample tubes counter: a. Select Aliquoter from the Overview screen b. Select Diagnostics - Labelling & BCR in the list box c. Select Tube Waste and select Empty ejected tube waste d. Select On-line and confirm Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 3 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 Empty Waste Tank – Fill Aspiration Tank Supplies needed: Deionized water, 5% sodium hypochlorite solution 1. Set the Aliquoter Module to Off-line a. Access the Overview screen and select Aliquoter b. Select Status c. Select Off-line in the Status screen and select Do Not Flush 2. If bubbles are present in the pipettor tubing, perform a wash cycle: Select Diagnostics - Pipettor then select Init Pipettor 3. Open the door under the Aliquoter Module to access the Liquid Waste Tank area 4. Disconnect the tubing from the cap of the Waste Tank by pressing the clip at the top of the cap A Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 4 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 5. Remove the Waste Tank SO 6. Empty the Waste Tank, disposing of the liquid following your laboratory’s standard operating procedures and guidelines 7. Pour in bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite) and keep in contact with the container at least 10 seconds. Pour the bleach out and set aside the waste tank Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 5 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 8. Access the aspiration tank and unscrew the cap 9. Remove the aspiration tank and empty it of any remaining water 10. Pour in the bleach solution (5% sodium hypochlorite) and keep in contact with the container at least 10 seconds 11. Pour the bleach solution out and rinse thoroughly with deionized water 12. Fill the aspiration tank with deionized water to the fill line indicated on the tank Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 6 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 13. Replace the Aspiration Tank to its proper position and tighten the cap (A). Replace the Waste Tank in its proper position and reconnect the tubing to the cap of the Waste Tank (B) B A B 14. Close the door under the Aliquoter Module Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 7 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 15. Access the Waste Cup to pour in the bleach solution (5% sodium hypochlorite): a. Unscrew the knob and remove the Pipettor safety shield AA b. Pour in at least 200 mL of bleach solution into the Waste Cup Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 8 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 16. Replace the Pipettor shield. Tighten the knob to secure the cover 17. Reset the counter of Waste and Aspiration Tanks: a. Select Aliquoter button in the Overview screen b. Select Diagnostics - Pipettor in the pop-up c. Select Tanks and select Reset Waste and Aspiration Tanks d. Select Reset e. Select On-line and confirm Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 9 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 Monthly Maintenance Clean Rollers and Secondary Tube Presence Sensor Supplies needed: lint-free cloth, 0.1% sodium hypochlorite solution 1. Select Overview 2. Select Aliquoter Module 3. Select Status 4. Select Off-line in the Status screen and select Do Not Flush 5. Open the printer door located on the left side under the labeling area 6. Remove the secondary sample tube at the labeling position before performing the procedure Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 10 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 7. Clean the secondary tube presence sensor with a lint-free cloth 8. Clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth lightly moistened with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite solution Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 11 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 9. Close the printer door 10. Set the Aliquoter Module On-line a. Select Overview b. Select Aliquoter c. Select Status d. Select On-line and confirm Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 12 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 Clean the Tip Waste Tube Supplies needed: Hex tool (2.5 mm), lint-free cloth, 0.1 % sodium hypochlorite solution 1. Bring the Aliquoter Module Off-line: a. Select Overview b. Select Aliquoter c. Select Status d. Select Off-line e. Select Do not Flush and confirm 2. Remove the Pipettor safety shield a. Access the Aliquoter Module and unscrew the knob b. Remove the cover over the Pipettor area AA Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 13 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 3. Using the hex tool, remove the two screws securing the tip waste tube. Note the alignment of the top of the tip waste tube 4. Remove the tip waste tube. Clean the inner part of the tip waste tube with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite solution Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 14 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 5. Replace the tip waste tube aligning it as noted in step 3 above. Replace and tighten the screws 6. Replace the safely shield. Tighten the knob to secure the cover AA Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 15 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 7. Set the Aliquoter Module On-line: a. Select Overview b. Select the Aliquoter c. Select Status d. Select On-line and confirm Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Page 16 of 17 Job Aid | Aliquoter Module Maintenance Effective Date: 12/16/2019 | HOOD05162003058927 Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only! For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. 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