OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.2
Revised 10/02/2012
been processed since the instrument was in-
stalled.
READY-SHUTDOWN – When the instrument is
configured for Auto Start / Shutdown, shows the
start and shutdown times for the current day.
When the instrument is configured for Manual
Start / Shutdown, shows the word
MANUAL.
•
The button bar provides the controls to log on
and log off the instrument, and to access the
UTILITIES menu (see
Section 3, “Customization
of Settings”
for details).
Preparation for Processing
The Tissue-Tek Xpress x120 instrument supports the
use of standard cylindrical baskets, or Paraform maga-
zines (for use in conjunction with the Tissue-Tek
®
AutoTEC
®
Automated Embedding System).
Using the Standard Basket
The Standard Basket (Figure 4-B) is a cylindrical bas-
ket designed to hold up to 40 cassettes. The upper band
(maximum limit rim) of the basket indicates the maximum
height at which cassettes in the basket may be placed.
Figure 4-B
CAUTION: Do not use cassettes that contain any
metal or use metal lids. When placing cassettes into
the basket, do not allow any cassettes to extend
above the maximum limit rim. Cassettes placed above
the maximum limit rim will not be fully immersed in
the reagents, and will not be processed properly.
The Standard Basket incorporates a removable handle
and lid to allow for easy loading and positioning of
cassettes in the basket.
To remove the basket handle (Figure 4-C):
1.
Press down on the basket handle until the handle
releases from its locking slots.
2.
Turn the handle clockwise until it is aligned with the
recesses in the basket, then pull the handle free from
the basket.
Figure 4-C
To install the basket handle (Figure 4-C):
1.
Insert the basket handle into the recesses in the basket.
2.
Turn the handle counterclockwise until it stops, then
pull up on the handle to engage the locking slots.
3.
The lid can be placed inside the basket prior to
processing.
Using Paraform Magazines
If the embedding process is performed by the Tissue-
Tek
®
AutoTEC
®
Automated Embedding System, a special
handle is supplied with the Tissue-Tek AutoTEC. This
handle allows two Tissue-Tek Paraform magazines to be
Summary of Contents for Tissue-Tek Xpress x120
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