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Section 4: Operating the Stainer
Performing a Stain Cycle
NOTE:
Sample slide preparation guidelines can be found in Appendix E.
1. Insert a carousel loaded with specimen slides and close the instrument lid.
2. If Slide Tracking is not enabled, select the number of slides to be stained. Slide selection defaults to full
carousel at the end of the run, after pressing Stop, or selecting a number greater than the full carousel
default.
NOTE:
To stain an odd number of specimen slides, select the next higher number listed on the display. For
example: to stain 3 slides, select 4. To stain 7 slides, select 8, etc.
NOTE:
If entering slide information by barcode reader or keypad, the number of slides is programmed
automatically. Adjust the total number of slides if adding other specimen slides that have not been entered
by barcode reader or keypad.
NOTE:
Do not include blocking slides in the total number of slides.
3. If the desired stain program appears on the display, proceed to Step 4. If the desired program does not
appear on the display, press Programs. Then select the desired program and proceed to Step 4.
4. Press
Start
. The display shows the progress of the stain cycle. Upon completion of the stain cycle,
displays Cycle Complete and a signal tone sounds (if enabled). Displayed Elapsed Time and progress
% varies based on program settings.
NOTE:
Use the emergency Stop button when required, for example, if there is abnormal vibration or noise.
Pressing Stop aborts the stain cycle.
Unloading the Carousel
WARNING!
