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4. Remove the cannula, turn it 1/4 turn, and insert it again into the same puncture.
The double puncture creates a slightly larger hole for venting.
NOTE:
If additional venting is desired, a second hole can be made in the top of the bottle, near the
indentation. A 20-gauge needle can be placed into the hole, if needed.
5. Push the cannula down until the guard at the top touches the plastic container.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each bottle.
Inspect Waste Tank and Slide Drawer
Inspect the waste tank and slide drawer for proper positioning below the platen. Each
should be pushed completely into its respective cavity in the front of the instrument so it is
flush with the control panel on the right front corner.
Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument
Before beginning normal instrument use, carefully review Section 3: Operating
Instructions, and Section 5: Maintenance, to become familiar with operating techniques
and instrument cleaning requirements.
Check Pump Volumes
Check the pump volumes and adjust them if necessary by following the procedures in
Pump Volume Adjustment on page 6-14 and Volume and Ratio Determination on page 6-
17. Do this before staining any patient slides for clinical evaluations.