Hologic ThinPrep 5000, Operator'S Manual, Page: 336 / 346

1 Tray = 1 Batch Report
1 Carousel = 1 Batch Report
AutoLoader Mode
Small Batch Mode
Important Operational Notes
Fixative baths - orient the staining rack so
that the emobssed words “UP SIDE” face the
bath handle. Press the staining rack all the
way down until it can be felt to snap into
place. The rack must be fully seated.
When loading filter trays, confirm the filters are membrane-side down in the tray
(open end oriented up). Manually flip them over, if necessary. Take care not to
touch the membrane or inner surface of the filter.
Push filter trays fully into the bay to engage the tray-present sensor.
If loading a partially used filter tray, load it with the empty positions at the leading edge.
After the system locates the first filter present, it assumes the remainder of the tray
is full.
When loading vial trays, filter trays or slide cassettes, the operator must designate
the sample type for each item. The system does not recognize the type of vial,
filter or slide on its own.
Fixative Baths
Filter trays
Designate Sequence Type
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