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Section 5: Maintenance, Page 5—5
2. Using the prime function, purge the stain from the tubing.
a. Place the stain cannula, with tubing attached, into a small container of methanol
and lift the operating lever to
PRIME
.
Figure 5-2. Rinsing the Stain Tubing
b. Holding the lever in this position, continue to pump methanol through the stain
tubing until it is thoroughly rinsed and clear solution appears on the platen.
3. After the stain tubing has been cleaned, remove the cannula from the methanol and
continue to prime until the tubing is emptied of all methanol
CAUTION
Always wipe the platen from right to left. Damage to the position or shape of the sensing
switch fingers may result from not following recommended cleaning practices. Check the
position of the fingers after cleaning as described in step 5 of
Check and Correct
Instrument Operation Prior to Pump Volume Adjustment on page 6-15.
4. Carefully wipe the platen with a soft, disposable, lint-free absorbent cloth or tissue.
Wipe from right to left only.