Thermo Scientific HistoStar, Operator'S Manual

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How To Use This Guide
Introduction
The Thermo Scientific HistoStar is an ergonomically designed tissue embedding system for use in laboratories by
appropriately trained medical laboratory technicians familiar with tissue embedding techniques and laboratory
equipment.
Before operating this instrument the user should have read and understood the contents of this manual, paying
particular attention to any safety information.
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1 - Introducing HistoStar
This chapter gives a tour of the instrument and its features. It describes the different parts of the instrument
and gives general information with regards to interfacing with the system.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operation
This chapter explains how to use the HistoStar on a day-to-day basis.
Chapter 3 - Setup
This chapter explains the procedures used to set-up the HistoStar . The information contained in this chapter
also explains how users can set their own preferences to help HistoStar to fit into their workflow more
efficiently.
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting
This chapter is intended to help operators identify and cure commonly encountered issues.
Chapter 5 - Cleaning and Maintenance
This chapter describes the day-to-day cleaning schedule for HistoStar . It also explains any operator
maintenance tasks which may be required, either as part of the cleaning schedule, or as a remedy to a problem
listed in the troubleshooting section of this document.