
V1.0
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2. Safety
Transportation and installation
Apparatus operation
Cleaning and maintenance
Before maintenance or cleaning, the apparatus shall be shut down and its main
power disconnected. Please do not use any solvent containing acetone or xylene
to clean the apparatus. Avoid the spill of liquid onto the internal modules of the
apparatus - both during operation and cleaning.
When cleaning agents are used, please conform to all safety requirements and
laboratory management policies specified by the product manufacturer.
Use water at a temperature of less than +65 ℃ to clean the tap water washing
station and reagent station.
Do not use high-temperature water to clean the stations under any circumstance;
otherwise, the stations may be deformed
Spilled solvent (reagent) must be wiped away immediately. —Long-term action of
solvent causes erosion to the slide stainer.
Please use mild household detergents to clean the lid, control panel and shell.
The apparatus shall be transported perpendicularly.
Four people are required for the elevation / transportation of the apparatus.
The apparatus must be installed on a horizontal smooth experimental workbench.
The apparatus shall not be exposed directly to sunlight (beside the window).
The apparatus must be connected to the grounded main electrical outlet, and shall
not be connected to a power board without protective earth conductor.
The apparatus must be installed in a well-ventilated area, and shall be kept away
from any fire source. The chemicals used in slide stainer are inflammable and
toxic. The apparatus shall not be used in a room subject to explosion hazard.
If there is great temperature difference between the warehouse and apparatus
installation place as well as high air humidity, condensed water will be formed
inside the apparatus. IN this case, the operator shall wait at least 2 hours before
starting the apparatus; otherwise, may be caused damage to the apparatus.
The slide stainer can only be operated on by trained laboratory personnel
according to the designated purposes and this manual.
In case of emergencies, please shut down the power and unplug the power line.
During operation of reagents (padding / clearing reagent stations, operating the
apparatus when opening the lid), the operator shall wear proper protective devices
(lab gown, gloves and goggle).
It shall be guaranteed that the apparatus is equipped with filter screen or exhaust
pipe. Even if the apparatus is operated according to the designated purposes,
hazardous solvent smoke can still be generated, causing harm to operator’s
health and even fire hazard.
There is a risk of ignition when operating near the apparatus! Therefore, a 2-meter
safe distance must be guaranteed!
If it is necessary to discontinue the staining procedures for a relatively long time, do
not leave any slide stand in the tap water washing station; otherwise, they will
become dry.