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Daily Maintenance
Slide Chamber Cleaning
Perform this Slide Chamber Cleaning procedure after every run.
Immediately after removing slides from Slide Chambers, use a folded alcohol wipe to clean thoroughly all surfaces that were in contact
with the slides, the black Slide Heater Plate, Slide Chamber Housing and Slide Chamber hinge area. Ensure each surface is clean and
free of remaining reagents and chromogen, using fresh alcohol wipes as needed.
Note: Ensure there is no lint left behind on the Slide Chamber surfaces as this may compromise staining results. If glass shards are
observed in the hinge area, use the ONCORE Chamber Cleaning Brush to remove the glass from the hinge area and then wipe away
with an alcohol wipe or vacuum (not provided). Be sure to use appropriate personal protective equipment when clearing glass shards
from the ONCORE.
Slide Module Cleaning
Immediately after removing slides from Slide Chamber Housing, visually inspect for leftover fluid on the Slide Chamber Modules and
the surrounding area, including the black Slide Heater Plate. Use alcohol wipes to clean Slide Chamber Modules and black Slide
Heater Plate and absorb residual fluid. Remove the Slide Chambers. While viewing the underside of the Slide Chamber, gently press
on each Slide Chamber Port to check for cracks in the blue gasket material. If cracks are observed, replace the Slide Chamber. To
clean away any buffer salts or remaining reagents, wrap an alcohol wipe around your index finger and wipe around the inside edges of
the Slide Module lids from which the Slide Chambers were removed.
