Iris Sample Processing StatSpin® CritSpin Microhematocrit System - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
How to use this manual ....................................................................... ii
Section 1 ............................................................................................. 1
Unpacking and Installation....................................................................................1
Inspect Packaging ........................................................................................1
Verify Contents .............................................................................................1
Install System ...............................................................................................1
Connect Power .............................................................................................1
Section 2 ............................................................................................. 2
System Overview..................................................................................................2
Principle and Intended Use...........................................................................2
Symbols and Definitions ...............................................................................2
Error Indicators .............................................................................................3
Accessories ..................................................................................................3
Section 3 ............................................................................................. 4
Operating Instructions...........................................................................................4
Opening and Closing the Cover....................................................................4
Installing the Rotor.......................................................................................4
Spinning the Sample.....................................................................................5
Section 4 ............................................................................................. 6
Maintenance .........................................................................................................6
Overview.......................................................................................................6
Cleaning........................................................................................................6
Checking the Rotor Speed............................................................................6
Replacing the O-Ring ...................................................................................6
Service..........................................................................................................7
Troubleshooting............................................................................................7
Section 5 ............................................................................................. 8
Determination of Packed Red Cell Volume (Microhematocrit) ..............................8
Procedure for packed red cell volume (microhematocrit)..............................8
Quality Control ..............................................................................................8
Normal Values ..............................................................................................9
Illustrations..................................................................................................10
Appendix ........................................................................................... 11
Appendix A - Specifications ........................................................................11
References .................................................................................................12
StatSpin Warranty.......................................................................................13
Limitation of Liability ...................................................................................13