User manual

Maintaining the VITEK

2 Instrument Cleaning the Boats

VITEK

2 Instrument User Manual 7-21

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Figure 7-20: Replacing the Button Memory Module

3) Place the other end of the module against the holding bracket (4) and

push the module towards the side of the cassette.

The module should snap into place.

Cleaning the Boats

Note: The procedures in this section should be performed monthly, or as conditions

require.

Note: Do not replace the boats if you are going to clean the inside of the instrument

using the procedures that begin on page 7-24.

Removing Boats for Cleaning

Note: This procedure should be performed while the instrument is idle. If you are

performing this procedure to remove only a particular boat, the system can

continue to process with as few as one boat.

1) Access the Boat Cleaning function using the path:

Main Menu > Utilities > Maintenance > Cleaning > Boat Cleaning

The following screen appears:

BIOHAZARD WARNING

The boats should be considered as potentially contaminated

and should be handled appropriately. Qualified laboratory

personnel should take the usual precautions necessary for

infectious agents.