Vet ABC Troubleshooting

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Vet ABC Troubleshooting
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CHANGING THE PACK

• Service menu Change Pack Remove the
  old pack etc. (on-screen instructions)
• Remove the Red caps from the new pack
• Install new pack ensuring arrows have disappeared
• Prime the new pack into an open vessel
• Re-install waste pipe onto new pipe
• Write on the pack the installation date

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Operational Problems

• Basic understanding of how the ABC works
• Function of the main components
• How to spot potential problems
• How to carry out minor repairs

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STARTUP FAILED CHECK REAGENTS

•   Blank values high PLT high, pack can be
  contaminated, reagent too cold
•    Perform concentrated cleaning or change pack
•   Electromagnetic noise (X-rays)
•    Isolate Vet ABC and run start-up

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STARTUP FAILED CHECK REAGENTS

•   If other parameters are OK, photometer blank
  failed
•    Check photometer (see below)
•   Pack was shaken while in transport (bubbles)
•    After Transport by a carrier, wait 1-2 hours
  before installation
•   Tube on valve, needle, chamber or dispenser
  block is loose   Check tube connections and
  repair if possible

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SENSOR DEFECT OR REAGENT EMPTY

• Pack wasnt installed properly
• Re-seat the pack ensuring arrows have disappeared
• Valve on base of pack has collapsed inwards
• Adjust the position of the valve
• Pack is empty
• Change the pack

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SENSOR DEFECT OR REAGENT EMPTY

• Pack is distended with excess air
• Burp the pack
• Red caps were not removed
• Remove the Red caps
• Waste tube is blocked or bent
• Check tube is free of obstructions

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ERROR MOTOR PRESSURE SYRINGE

• Pack is distended with excess air
• Burp the pack
• Piston is pushed out of chamber by high pressure
• Re-install the piston
• Piston is sticking
• Check movement Service menu Mechanic
  Pressure Syringe.

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ERROR LIQUID SYRINGE MOTOR

• Piston or gear is damaged
• Check movement Service menu Mechanic
  Liquid Syringe
• Dilution Block is damaged
• Check for leaks Call Woodley Equipment.

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START-UP FAILED HGB REFERENCE FAILURE

• WBC Chamber is contaminated
• Run concentrated clean
• Reagent is contaminated
• Change pack

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START-UP FAILED HGB REFERENCE FAILURE

• No reagent is available
• Prime the pack check that reagent appears in
  chambers
• Photometer is out of adjustment
• Run concentrated clean Check photometer
  adjustment Service menu Technician
  Adjustments

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IF IN ANY DOUBT CALL WOODLEY!