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Section 4: Operating the Stainer
NOTE:
Access the Reagent Information menu by pressing the bottle icons on the right side of the Main
menu. Press
Change
to scan or manually enter reagent information.
NOTE:
Do not put residual reagent from a used bottle into a new bottle. This can lead to an accumulation
of residue on the slides and may be a source of contamination.
WARNING!
Reagents used in this instrument contain moderately hazardous chemicals that require care in
handling. Always use appropriate safety measures, including gloves and eye protection, when
handling reagents.
Replacing a Reagent Bottle
1. Remove the empty reagent bottle from the tray but do not disconnect the dip tube.
2. Open the new bottle and record the letter on the cap for future use, such as long-term storage.
3. Open the Reagent Information menu by pressing the reagent bottle icon on the right side of the Main
menu.
4. Select the desired reagent and press
Change
.
5. When using reagent tracking, scan the barcode, or manually enter the reagent REF, expiration date
and lot number in the Reagent Information menu (Section 3.1).
6. Unscrew the cap and remove the dip tube from the empty bottle.
7. Insert the dip tube into the new reagent bottle and screw on the cap.
8. Place the new bottle in the tray.
Adding Reagent F to the External Bottle
1. Open the Reagent Information menu by pressing the bottle ‘F’ icon on the right side of the Main menu.
2. Press
Change
next to bottle ‘F’.
3. When using reagent tracking, scan the barcode, or manually enter the REF (SS-051F), expiration date
and lot number in the Reagent Information menu (Section 3.1).
4. From the external bottle, unscrew the cap and remove the level detect.
5. Open the new SS-051F bottle.
6. When adding SS-051F with the same lot number to the external bottle, pour the contents from the new
SS-051F bottle into the external bottle.
7.
When adding SS-051F with a different lot number to the external bottle:
A. Pour any remaining reagent from the external bottle into the bowl of the stainer.
B. Pour approximately 10-15 mL of the new bottle of acid alcohol wash (SS-051F) into the external
bottle, swirl the external bottle, and pour the rinse into the bowl of the stainer.
C. Pour the remaining contents from the new SS-051F bottle into the external bottle.
8. Insert the level detect sensor into the external bottle and tighten the bottle cap.
9. Reposition the external bottle.
