Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI, Operating Manual

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2.4 Positioning the Instrument
Locate the instrument in a well-ventilated area, avoiding
exposure to corrosive vapors and extreme variations in
temperature or humidity. The area should be clean and dust
free. Be sure it is near a power source that meets the
electrical requirements specified on the rating label located
on the right side of the instrument. The power receptacle
must be grounded and should be a dedicated line. Avoid
proximity to direct sunlight, open windows, ovens, hot
plates, open burners, or radiators.
Positioning the Accessories
Installing the Activated Carbon Filters
CAUTION: Make sure that the instrument is
switched off and the power cord is unplugged
before beginning.
1.
Open the fume filter access door.
2. Pull out the fume filter drawer.
3.
Remove the plastic wrapping from both carbon filters.
4.
Place the carbon cartridges side by side in a vertical
position in the appropriate location (Figure 2-A).
Figure 2-A
5.
Push firmly to close the drawer.
NOTE: It is recommended that the carbon filters be
replaced monthly.
Installing the Reagent Bottles
1. Insert a bottle coupler and tube into each reagent bottle.
(Figure 2-B). Ensure that the open end of the tube faces
downward, not upward
Figure 2-B
NOTE: The condensation bottle has a dedicated
bottle coupler which does not fit with couplers on
other bottles for processing and cleaning reagents.
2. Color-coded labels are provided for reagent
identification. Affix a label and mark each according to
the desired solution type.
3. Open the doors of the reagent cabinet by pushing the
magnetic latch located on the upper inside corner of
each door (Figure 2-C).
Figure 2-C
Bottle
Coupler
Fill Cap