3M 490 Doll User Manual


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CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION: Always unplug the 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 and allow to cool
before cleaning.
Do not spill liquid onto or into the instrument. Do not immerse the unit inliquid.
Clean external surfaces using only the instructions provided by themanufacturer.
The instrument must be returned to the manufacturer forrepair.
Clean the exterior surface of the 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 by wiping it with a damp
cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Do not attempt to clean interior components. If
additional cleaning of the wells is required, call for repair orreplacement.
Note: The 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 does not contain any user serviceable parts
or require any routine maintenance. Any malfunctions will be indicated by an error code.
Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide section for error codeexplanations.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
In the event of an error code, unplug the 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 and plug it back in to initiate the self‑diagnostic test. If error code re‑occurs, call for repair orreplacement.
The LCD Display panel will indicate detected malfunctions by displaying a caution or error code under affected BI wells. The audible alarm, if active, sounds and the LCD Display
backlight flashes to alert the user to all caution (except C1) and error codes. The alarm and backlight can be silenced and extinguished, respectively, by pressing the Buzzer Alarm OFF
button
. Note that disabling the audible alarm does not disable the flashing LCD Display backlight. Refer to the following:
Code Problem Solution
C1 Unit Warm‑up Caution
Incubation block not attemperature.
Allow a 30 minute warm‑up after 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 is plugged in. (Note: 3M™Attest™
Super Rapid Readout BI readings are disabled until incubator block reaches 56.5ºC+/‑2ºC).
C2 BI Removed from Well Caution
3M™Attest™ Super Rapid Readout BI has been removed
before incubation iscomplete.
Replace 3M™Attest™ Super Rapid Readout BI in proper well within 10 seconds to prevent loss of
collecteddata.
C4 Ambient Light Caution Move 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 to reduced ambient lightconditions.
E1 Temperature Control Error
This error will occur if system is no longer able to control the
temperature of the incubator block (56.5ºC +/‑2ºC).
Cycle power to clearerror.
If error doesn’t clear, call for repair orreplacement.
E3 Memory Error
3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 unable to save/read data
frommemory.
Cycle power to clearerror.
If error doesn’t clear, call for repair orreplacement.
E7 Communications Error
This error will occur if internal communications havefailed.
Call for repair orreplacement.
E8 LED Error
This error occurs for a specific well if the system detects that a
UV LED or Optics Detection circuit is notworking.
Cycle power to clearerror.
If error doesn’t clear, call for repair or replacement. Do not use affected incubationwell.
E11 BI Inserted Incorrectly Error
Incubation time remaining will not display and fluorescent
readings are nottaken.
Remove BI and inspect to verify cap is closed, glass ampoule is crushed, and growth media is in
growth chamber. If necessary, repeat CLOSE, CRUSH, VERIFY, AND FLICK steps to properly activate BI
and return BI to well, ensuring it is seatedproperly.
E12 Power Failure Error
Power to Auto‑reader was off for too long to provide valid result
for affected BI(s).
Ensure power supply connection to Auto‑reader issecure.
E14 Ambient Light Error (occupied well)
Fluorescent result will notdisplay.
Rely on optional visual pH color change result for BI in affected well. Move 3M™Attest™
Auto‑reader490 to reduced ambient light conditions to avoid futureoccurrences.
Other Unwanted alarm sounds when positive BIdetected. Disable alarm, refer to 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 Configuration section forinstructions.
Other Alarm Sounds
3M™Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator has
been removed from incubation/reader wellprematurely.
Replace 3M™Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator in incubation/reader well within
10seconds to prevent loss of datacollected.
Other LCD Panel does not displayproperly. Cycle power. If problem persists call for repair orreplacement.
Other Negative Control Vial
BI not properly activated. Media did not contact sporecarrier.
Control vial wassterilized.
Ensure BI cap is closed and glass ampoule iscrushed.
Flick BI until media flows to spore chamber at bottom ofBI.
Use a non‑sterilized vial as acontrol.
Check process indicator on BIcap.
Other Unexplained Positive BI
Adhesive residue onvial.
Test vial is absorbing fluorescent residue from a chemical
indicator ortape.
Do not place tape or labels onvial.
Place the vial so it does not come in direct contact with chemical indicators ortape.
Other 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 will not enter Configuration
mode. Pushbutton Configuration may be disabled on
3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 WebApp.
On 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 Web App Configuration Page, go to Pushbutton Configuration and
select the Enable radio button. Save changes to begin using newsetting.
Other 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 LCD display flashes and
asterisks (***) and/or E11 and/or C4 codes appear on display
below unoccupied incubationwells.
Move 3M™Attest™ Auto‑reader490 away from sunlight or sources of incandescentlight.
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