User manual

VITEK
®
2 Instrument User Manual 7-1
510731-10EN1
7
MAINTAINING THE VITEK
®
2 INSTRUMENT
Introduction
This chapter includes the procedures required to maintain the VITEK
®
2
instrument. Maintenance includes monitoring and changing the disposables,
cleaning the boats and the carousel, and general maintenance and cleaning.
Note: The Maintenance Log provided at the end of this chapter lists recommended
maintenance procedures and their frequency. Please make one copy for your
use and keep the original with this manual.
Note: Avoid pressing the Help (?) key when the instrument is performing
maintenance functions. On rare occasions the interface may display a blank
screen after reviewing a message during a maintenance function. If that
occurs, recycle the power.
Chapter Contents
Maintaining Disposables • 7-3
Monitoring the Disposables • 7-3
The Dispenser/Pipettor Accessory Kit • 7-4
Installing an Accessory Kit, Part A: Saline and Tubing • 7-4
Installing an Accessory Kit, Part B: Pipette Tips • 7-8
Cleaning the Carousel • 7-10
Removing the Carousel for Cleaning • 7-10
Carousel Cleaning Methods • 7-15
Replacing the Carousel After Cleaning • 7-15
Cleaning the Cassettes • 7-19
Replacing the Button Memory Module • 7-20
Cleaning the Boats • 7-21
Removing Boats for Cleaning • 7-21
Cleaning the Boats • 7-23
Replacing Boats after Cleaning • 7-23
Cleaning the Instrument Interior • 7-24
Shutting Down the Instrument • 7-25
Cleaning the Test Card Collection Tray • 7-25
Cleaning Optics (Normal Maintenance) • 7-26
Cleaning the Base Pan, Vacuum Seal and Vacuum Chamber • 7-28
Cleaning the Drip Pan • 7-29
Removing the Drip Pan • 7-30