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Cleaning R2 Probe Video

This video provides instructions on how to clean the R2 probe tip on the Dimension® Xpand® System.

must be cleaned weekly to remove any residue and is performed after cleaning. The HM Wash probes. With the system in standby, the HM Pump prime screen is displayed from the operating menu by pressing F for system prep. F7 pump prime. F6, HM. After raising the instrument lid, turn the splined shaft on the R2 reagent arm counterclockwise until the R2 probes lifts out of the reagent drain. Rotate the arm away from the drain until you can easily access the R2 probe. Moisten a clean cotton swab with reagent probe cleaner. A solution consisting of 0.1 normal sodium hydroxide. Scrub the nut at the top of the probe tube. Next, start at the top and wipe down the outside of the R2 reagent probe. Make sure to wipe all sides of the probe, then discard the swab into a biohazard waste container. After completing both procedures, press F1 HM Wash pump. Document the cleaning on the weekly maintenance log sheet.

F4: SYS F3: IMT F2: CLEANER REAG CLEANER Fl: HMWASH PUMP F2: SAMPLER PUMP HMWASH PUMP PUMP HMWASH PUMP WATER R2 Probe Cleaning F4: SYSTEM PREPK SYSTEM CHECK ESULTS DAI PUMP DAILY n xpandD(pand Plus Dimension Xpand/Xpand Plus Dimension Plus Dimension XpandIXpand Plus

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