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Section 4: Operating the Stainer
Figure 9: Loading a 12-Slide Carousel (Slide Labels Toward Outer Rim)
Figure 10: Loading a 30-Slide Carousel (Slide Label Toward Center)
Figure 11: Reattaching the Carousel Lid
5. Reattach the carousel lid by pressing the button and lowering the lid over
the indexing posts.
6.
Release the button and press the lid handle until it is firmly closed and
locked.
Using Blocking Slides
If the carousel is not full, blank slides should be used as blocking slides. Blocking slides prevent overspray
of reagents onto the specimen slides. Overspray can cause slides to become over-stained.
• Place a blocking slide in front of position 1 and 2.
Figure 12: Using Blocking Slides
B – Blocking Slide
1 – Specimen slide in carousel position 1
2 – Specimen slide in carousel position 2
3 – Specimen slide in carousel position 3
4 – Specimen slide in carousel position 4
Labels Toward
Outer Rim
Specimen Side
B
4
2
3
B
1
Labels Toward
Center
Specimen Side
