iSaCS – IHC Stainer, Automated Coverslipper and Scanner
User's Guide
8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
8.2 Maintenance
8.2.1 Preventive maintenance
To prevent fungus growth
•
Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature
above 60°C (140°F) or below 0°C (32°F), which may damage the equipment.
•
Maximum operating temperature is 35°C (95°F) with a relative humidity of less than 75%.
•
Install it in a room with proper air ventilation.
•
Do not let dust or fingerprints remain on optical surfaces.
8.2.2 Cleaning the device
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Before cleaning, switch off the device and pull the plug out.
•
Do not let liquid penetrate into the system.
•
To clean liquid from the device, use a lint-free cotton cloth. You can moisten the cloth with
water.
•
To clean greasy surfaces, it is recommended to apply
Isopropanol
on a piece of lint-free
cotton cloth and gently rub the surface. Do
NOT
use alcohol for cleaning plastic surfaces or
the cover.
8.2.3 Cleaning the tray
NEVER
clean the trays with
Xylene
, because it might harm the plastic. We recommend to apply
Isopropanol
on a piece of lint-free cotton cloth and gently rub the surface instead. In case the tray is
damaged, use either order a new one, as inserting a deteriorated tray could lead into unsafe loading
of slides.
8.2.4 Replacing fuses of the main power switch
1. Switch off the main power supply and disconnect the power cable (see section
2.2 Main
outer parts of the device
).
2. The fuse compartment is located above the main power supply switch at the bottom of the
left side cover plate of the device.
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