Radiometer Medical Blood Gas Analyzer ABL800 Flex

Removing an electrode from measuring chamber

Enter the Hold mode and record the replacement action.

Press the electrode connector latch, lift the electrode connector open, and lift the electrode out of the measuring chamber.

Press the electrode firmly into the jacket until a click is heard.

Remove the membraned electrode from the membrane box

Lift the window to the measuring modules to enter the Hold mode automatically

Remove the electrode from the measuring chamber

Clean the measuring chamber using a cotton swab moistened in distilled water

Clean the measuring chamber using a cotton swab moistened in distilled water

Check that no cotton fibers are left in the chamber

Clean the electrode contact with a dry tissue if dirty or wet

Remount the electrode in the measuring chamber

Remount cover and press Restart to restart the analyzer

Remove the existing filter from the fan compartment

Place the new filter in position on top of the fan

Is the new filter securely in place?

Is the analyzer operating in Hold mode during the replacement?

Solution Container Removal and Replacement

Remove the solution container by gripping its sides and pulling it off the connector.

Remove the cap from the new bottle.

Scan the barcode on the new solution container

Place the new bottle in position label upward, and push it firmly and completely onto the connector.

Repeat steps 1-4 for the other solutions if required.

ABL8x7 FLEX Analyzers Specific Steps

For ABL8x7 FLEX analyzers only: Choose the next action

Press Restart to start the proper restarting sequence.

NOTICE: Paper Handling Precautions

Avoid contact of paper with direct sunlight, water, high temperature and humidity, alcoholic and organic solvents, PVC-containing materials, freshly developed diazo copy sheets, extensive pressure and scratching.

For storage, use folders and cases made of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, etc.

Tear off and discard approximately the first 25 cm of paper.

Cut the leading edge of the paper straight.

Move the release lever fully back to the nearly horizontal position.

Remove any leftover paper from the printer.