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HistoCore SPECTRA CV
Cleaning and Maintenance
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7.4.2 Weekly cleaning and maintenance
A
Needle cleaning container:
• Drain the needle cleaning container, clean and refill with xylene
and changing the needle cleaning container)
B
Reagent vessels in the load drawer:
• Empty reagent vessels and clean at a maximum of 65 °C using a lab rinsing machine
P. 116 – 7.2.13 Cleaning the reagent vessels)
• Then, refill the reagent vessels and re-insert into the load drawer
Prepare the reagent vessel, fill it and insert it into the load drawer)
C
Needle:
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Check the needle for surface-dried residual mountant and clean it with xylene if necessary
P. 109 – 7.2.7 Cleaning the needle)
D
Touchscreen:
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Check for dirt and clean if necessary. For this purpose, commercial household cleaner can
P. 106 – 7.2.2 TFT touchscreen)
.
E
Racks:
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For small amounts of dirt: Clean the racks with a lint-free cloth soaked in xylene
P. 116 – 7.2.14 Rack and handle)
.
•
In case of heavier soiling: Immerse the rack in xylene for a maximum of 1–2 hours in
order to remove dried residual mountant.
• Clean the rack in the dishwasher at 65 °C.
F
Workstation:
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Check the transfer station in the HistoCore SPECTRA ST. For additional information, refer
to the Instructions for Use of the HistoCore SPECTRA ST.
G
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Check the drawer inserts for broken glass and clean if necessary
.
Warning
Never place reagent vessels, racks and rack handles in a solvent (xylene) for a prolonged period (e.g.
overnight) because this can cause deformation and trouble-free operation can no longer be ensured.
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