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ThinPrep™ 5000 Processor with AutoLoader Operator’s Manual
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NTRODUCTION
WARNING
Glass
The instrument uses microscope slides, which have sharp edges. In addition, the slides may be
broken in their storage packaging or on the instrument. Use caution when handling glass slides and
cleaning the instrument.
WARNING
Instrument Fusing
For continued protection against fire, replace only with fuses of the specified type and current rating.
Refer to the Maintenance chapter for instructions on replacing user accessible fuses. Refer to
Ordering Information for fuse specification and ordering.
WARNING
Laser Device
This product contains a Class 4 laser product. Never operate the instrument with doors open or
panels removed.
WARNING
Do not process a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimen or other sample type that is suspected of
possessing prion infectivity (PrPsc) derived from a person with a TSE, such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob
disease, on the ThinPrep 5000 processor with AutoLoader. A TSE-contaminated processor cannot be
effectively decontaminated and therefore must be properly disposed of in order to avoid potential
harm to users of the processor or service personnel.