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ADVIA Autoslide Slide Maker Stainer 10-3
Slide dispenser
WARNING
Do not try to empty the slide dispenser! Finger injuries may occur if slides are removed
from the slide-dispenser assembly. Avoid any unnecessary contact with the slide-
dispenser mechanical device. The slide-dispenser cover cannot be removed without using
a tool. Do not disable the sensors.
Broken slide tray
WARNING BIOHAZARD
All sharp objects, such as broken slides, should be considered biohazardous and disposed
of in an appropriate container. To avoid personal injury, handle broken slides with care.
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal caution. For complete biohazard
statement, refer to section on
Autoslide Safety Information and Warnings
.
Front access door
WARNING BIOHAZARD
To avoid operator injury, the access doors on ADVIA Autoslide Slide Maker Stainer are
equipped with sensors that stop Autoslide operation when opened.
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal caution. For complete biohazard
statement, refer to section on
Autoslide Safety Information and Warnings
.
When the front access door is opened during Autoslide operation, the slide maker portion
of the system stops; slide transfer and staining continue to operate.
Stain overflow collection tray
WARNING
Staining reagents contain methanol that is flammable and toxic. For complete methanol
safety statement, refer to section on
Autoslide Safety Information and Warnings
.
To avoid personal injury and damage to the instrument, you must check the reagent
overflow tray periodically to verify that there are no leaks of the reagents.
If liquid is present, switch the instrument off, discard the liquid into waste container using
appropriate safety precautions, and call your local technical service provider or
distributor.