Performing Maintenance Job Aid

Maintenance Cleaning the Instrument 1. Turn the analyzer Off 2. Use a damp cloth with a mild detergent 3. Wipe the outside, including the display area Routine Cleaning of Test Table Insert 1. Remove the insert 2. Rinse both sides of the table insert under running SIEMENS water 3. Dry and replace insert Periodic Cleaning of Test Table Insert 1. Remove the test table by pulling slowly out of the analyzer 2. Drain the drip tray if necessary 3. Wet a cotton-tipped swab with water and carefully clean the test table (except for the white calibration bar) 4. Dry the test table thoroughly with a soft cloth or lint-free tissue 5. Replace the test table insert GPE15004.033 Effective Date: 02/14/2014 Maintenance Disinfecting the Test Table and Insert Cleaning the Calibration Bar 1. Prepare appropriate solution per laboratory 1. Remove the insert from the test table by procedure slowly pulling 2. Place the insert and/or test table into the solution 2. Check the white calibration bar for dirt or • Make sure the white calibration bar remains discoloration above the solution • If clean and unmarked – replace table into 3. Soak table and insert analyzer • Minimum of 2 minutes to a maximum of 10 3. If the calibration bar is dirty or discolored, minutes gently wipe it with a new cotton-tipped swab • Do not exceed 10 minutes or lint-free cloth with distilled water 4. Rinse the test table and insert thoroughly with 4. Allow calibration bar to air dry water 5. Inspect the surface for dust, foreign material, 5. Dry with a soft cloth and replace test table and scratches or scuffs insert • Replace entire test table if any marks are visible 6. Reinsert test table into analyzer GPE15004.033 Effective Date: 02/14/2014