Idexx SediVue Dx Operator's Manual

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24Cleaning the analyzer (monthly or as needed)To ensure the optimal performance of your SediVue Dx* Urine Sediment Analyzer, it’srecommended that you clean the internal components of the analyzer on a monthly basis. If acartridge is overfilled or filled incorrectly, cleaning is also needed to prevent the excesssample from contaminating the analyzer’s moving parts. Maintaining a clean analyzer willreduce “cartridge movement” errors and maximize the analyzer’s performance.To clean after a cartridge was overfilled or filled incorrectlyFor best results, after you notice that the cartridge has been inappropriately filled, do not press theStart button as this will drag urine into the internal components of the analyzer. Instead,follow the instructions below.Note: Already pressed the Start button? Use the instructions on the next page to clean the internalcomponents of the analyzer.Maintenance1. Open the analyzer door. Then,with gloved hands, use an opticaltissue to absorb urine on top ofthe cartridge.2. Remove and dispose of thecartridge.3. Using a new alcohol prep pad,clean the feed arm (dispensearea), including the front ofthe move arm. Then dry thecomponents with an optical tissue.4. Close the analyzer door. Oncethe SediVue Dx icon has a green,“ready” status, tap the patienticon on the IDEXX VetLab* StationHome screen and tap Start Run.A new cartridge is placed in thepipetting window.Feed armMove arm