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ThinPrep™ 5000 Processor with AutoLoader Operator’s Manual
8.3
8
M
AINTENANCE
Clean System
Use the Clean System button in several weekly maintenance activities. The Clean System button
moves the mechanical arms in the processing area to positions that make them easier to reach for
routine maintenance.
1. Touch the Clean System button and the display screen guides the operator through the process.
2. Close the doors and press Continue . Keep the doors closed while the instrument is moving
parts.
3. When the screen display says, “Follow instructions in manual for cleaning,” open the door(s)
and perform the routine maintenance cleaning tasks. Refer to “Clean Around Carousel And
Dispersion Areas” on page 8.5 and “Clean Slide Holder Pneumatic Cups, AutoLoader Slide
Gripper and Sensor” on page 8.6.
In this state, the vial/filter transport arm and the slide transport arm can each move freely along
their tracks. Gently slide the arms to positions convenient for cleaning the various parts of the
instrument.
The robot arm near the slide cassettes moves the slide holder with suction cups and the Auto-
Loader slide gripper arm towards the processing area to make them accessible for cleaning.