Check the loading area and, if empty, close all lids and
press “
ENTER
” to initialise.
When a coverslipper is connected to a Prisma series
stainer, the basket is stored in a linked end station and
coverslipped automatically after the staining process is
done.
To place a basket in manually, open the loading station
access door and pull out the loading station. Put in the
basket with
the “Up-side” facing towards the right, slide
the loading station back in and close the door. The
coverslipping will start automatically.
Ensure in both cases the slides are placed properly in
the basket according to the image shown.
Note:
Fill the loading station with Xylene to avoid slides
from drying out.
Upon finishing a run, let the slides dry in the carousel.
When dry, remove the slides from the carousel.
After all daily operations are completed, roll the Film
back to position number six on the image as shown on
the previous page to avoid the Film from being forced in
an angle for too long and taking the
roller’s curvature.
Removal of Film
If for any reason the coverslipping Film needs to be
removed use the method described below.
1. Place the slides in acetone until the Film can be
peeled off (5 - 10 minutes).
2. Place the slides in clean acetone for 5 minutes.
3. Place the slides in ethanol 100% for 2 minutes.
4. Place the slides in xylene for 2 minutes.
The slides are now ready for further treatment.
Storage of unused Film
Avoid storing Film in humid areas. Store with a relative
humidity of 30 to 70% and a temperature between 10°C
to 30°C.
Film should not be stored near laboratory chemicals.
The solvent fumes will penetrate through the cardboard
box and plastic bag, resulting in degradation to the Film
coatings.
A new roll of Film needs to acclimate 24 hours in the lab
environment before ready to use.
1 place tissue in acetone 2 peel off the film
