Leica 14051454200, Instructions For Use Manual

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Version 2.1, Revision K
Daily Instrument Setup
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6.5 Brief inspection before starting the coverslipping operation
The following points have to be checked again before starting the coverslipping operation:
• Before starting the coverslipping operation, remove the covers of the reagent vessels in the load
drawer and check the level. If necessary, refill xylene. The level should reach up to the label field on
the slide for an inserted rack.
• When inserting the loaded rack, ensure that the slide receiving the coverslip has the side with the
specimen pointing towards the user (instrument front).
• Furthermore, check and, if necessary, correct the following before starting the coverslipping
operation:
• Fill level of the mounting medium bottle (
→
P. 78 – 6.3.1 Changing the mounting
medium bottle) and of the coverglass cartridge (
→
P. 82 – 6.3.3 Checking and
replacing the coverglass cartridge) .
• Checking the proper mountant pump function ( → P. 121 – 7.3.1 Quick Prime) .
• Filling of the needle cleaning container ( → P. 81 – 6.3.2 Monitoring and refilling of the
needle cleaning container) .
• Check for sufficient filling and correct position of the coverglass cartridge (
→
P. 82 –
6.3.3 Checking and replacing the coverglass cartridge) and remove any dirt.
• Empty the unload drawer ( → P. 88 – 6.3.7 Unload drawer) and check for dirt.
• Check that the selected parameter set is capable of starting ( → P. 42 – 5.3 Process
status display) .
• Check the skids, the suction cups and the coverglass sensor pins for dirt and broken
glass (
→
P. 86 – 6.3.5 Inspect Pick&Place module) .
• Check the waste tray for broken glass ( → P. 86 – 6.3.4 Emptying the waste tray) .
6.5.1 Procedure of the coverslipping operation
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After an applicable rack has been inserted into the load drawer and the instrument is ready, the
coverslipping operation begins.
1. The reagent vessel (
→
Fig. 71- 1 ) with the rack is moved to the interior of the instrument to the
rotator (
→
Fig. 71- 2 ) .
2. The gripper lifts the rack out of the reagent vessel and places it in the rotator (
→
Fig. 71- 2 ) .
3. The rotator brings the slide into the correct position.