Compass
™
Stainer Operator’s Manual page 5
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPASS™ STAINER
The Compass Stainer is an automated stainer designed for use in cytology/anatomical pathology
laboratories as a stand-alone, bench top unit for staining histologic and cytologic samples on slides.
The system must be operated only according to the instructions contained in this manual and only
for its intended use as defined above.
Any other use of the system
is considered improper and
voids the warranty!
These instructions are for use in the United States. If you are in another country, follow the
instructions in the file called “English” with the part number AW-19788-001. The instructions for
using the Compass Stainer are the same regardless of the instrument color.
The Compass Stainer must be operated only by trained laboratory personnel. As with all laboratory
procedures, universal precautions should be followed.
The Compass Stainer offers flexibility and programmability for routine and special stains of samples
mounted on glass slides. This bench top unit contains 24 stations. Specific functions of some of these
stations are as follows.
The stations are organized in a circular fashion and are numbered in clockwise direction on the
platform. LOAD and UNLOAD Stations are located in the front of the unit. The station numbers for
the reagent stations (1 – 22) are clearly laser etched on the platform.
This manual covers information about initial set up, programming test protocols, and slide staining
operations only.
Materials Provided
The following items are included when the Compass Stainer is delivered for installation. (These
items may vary according to your order.)
Station Number/Name
How Many
Function
LOAD
1
Load Station
UNLOAD
1
Unload Station
1 - 22
22
Reagent Stations
Part Number
Description
Quantity
ASY-05576
Compass Stainer
1
OEM-01078
Reagent Containers with Lids
24
51873-001
Sakura 20-Slide Rack
4
OEM-01100
Adapter (Hanger) for Sakura or Leica Slide Rack
4
50077-013
Fuse (pack of 2 fuses)
1 spare set (1 set installed in the
unit)
5008
∗
-001
Line Cord (* country specific)
1
MAN-06370-001
Operator’s Manual, English Text and CD with translations
1
OEM-01081
Charcoal filter
2
