
FlexLab™ X Total Lab Automation Monthly Maintenance on the Decapper Module Job Aid
This job aid provides instructions on how to perform monthly maintenance on the Decapper Module.
FlexLab TM X Total Lab Automation SIEMENS Healthineers Monthly Maintenance on the Decapper Module Job Aid Clean the Gripper Pads, Drip Tray, and Cap Grip on the Decapper Module Refer to the FlexLab X Total Lab Automation Operators Manual when performing maintenance procedures. 1. Set the Decapper Module Off-line and Flush Carriers 2. Remove the Decapper Module cover 3. Manually move the Decapper head in decap position 4. Using a lint-free cloth moistened with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite solution: A A. Clean the Drip Tray B. The Gripper Pads C C. The Cap Grip B 5. Inspect the gripper pads to ensure they are not excessively worn 6. Move the Decapper head away from the drip tray in order to avoid any impact during initialization 7. Install the Decapper Module cover 8. Set the Decapper Module to On-Line status Template Effective Date: 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2223 1 Effective Date: 28 Mar 2024| QR700003068 Unrestricted I Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 FlexLab TM X Total Lab Automation SIEMENS Healthineers Monthly Maintenance on the Decapper Module Job Aid 4 Clean the Interchangeable Pipe on the Decapper Module Refer to the FlexLab X Total Lab Automation Operators Manual when performing maintenance procedures. 1. Set the Decapper Module Off-line and Flush Carriers 2. Remove the Decapper Module cover 3. Manually pull up the Decapper head and rotate it to the decap position 4. Extrude the interchangeable pipe from the internal chute 5. Clean the interchangeable pipe with a lint-free cloth moistened with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite solution, paying attention not to scratch it 6. Using a lint-free cloth, wipe the interchangeable pipe 5 7. Roll the interchangeable pipe again and insert into the chute. Slide it all along the chute length 8. Manually put the head of the Decapper back in place 9. Move the Decapper head away from the drip tray in order to avoid impact during initialization 10. Install the Decapper Module cover 2 11. Set the Decapper Module in On-line status Effective Date: 28 Mar 2024| QR700003068 Unrestricted I Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 SIEMENS Healthineers Please note this learning material is for training purposes only. FlexLab TM X Automation is manufactured by Inpeco and distributed by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. FlexLab is a trademark of Inpeco SA. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Siemens Healthineers HQ I Siemens Healthineers AG Siemensstr. 3 91301 Forchheim Germany Phone: +49 9191 18-0 siemens-healthineers.com 3 Effective Date: 28 Mar 2024| QR700003068 Unrestricted I Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024
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