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ThinPrep™ 5000 Processor with AutoLoader Operator’s Manual
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Figure 8-5 Clean Filter Plug and Filter Puncture Area
Clean Slide Holder Pneumatic Cups, AutoLoader Slide Gripper and Sensor
A lint-free cloth soaked with de-ionized water may be used to wipe down the surfaces of the slide
holder cups.Wipe any glass dust out of the AutoLoader slide gripper area. Be sure to let the suction
cups dry (5 - 10 minutes) before attempting to process slides on the instrument.
One set of slide holders is located on the slide pick arm in the slide cassette area (Figure 8-6).
Note that there is a sensor on the slide pick arm. Wipe off the lens of the sensor when the suction
cups are cleaned.
The other set of pneumatic slide cups is located on the slide transport arm in the processing area.
Use the Clean System feature to help move instrument mechanisms out of the way. See “Clean
System” on page 8.3.
Filter puncture point (filter shown on for reference)
Filter plug body