User manual

Maintaining the VITEK
®
2 Instrument Cleaning the Instrument Interior
VITEK
®
2 Instrument User Manual 7-25
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CAUTION: There are elevated temperatures and hot surfaces
inside the instrument. Shut down the instrument before starting
the cleaning or any other procedures inside the instrument.
Shutting Down the Instrument
Note: Finish processing all cards before beginning this procedure.
1) Access the Shut Down function using the path:
Main Menu > Utilities > Maintenance > Shut Down
If any cards are processing the instrument displays this message:
Cards are currently processing. Do you wish to
continue?
CAUTION: If you select Yes to continue with shutting down the
instrument, the cards being processed may be TERMINATED.
The instrument displays the following prompt:
Shutting down instrument. Do you wish to continue?
2) Press Yes to shut down the instrument.
The instrument briefly displays the following message while it moves
some internal components to their shutdown positions:
Shutting Down Instrument
When this process is complete, the instrument displays the message:
Shut down has completed. Turn power off when ready.
3) Press the AC power switch to shut the instrument off.
4) Remove the AC power cord to prevent any possible electrical hazard.
It is now safe to access the inside of the instrument.
Cleaning the Test Card Collection Tray
1) Open the Waste Collection door and remove the test card collection tray.
2) Thoroughly clean and dry the tray before replacing it in the VITEK
®
2
instrument.