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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Aerospray TB Stainer Overview
Table 3: Carousel and Rotor Information
Only the following slide staining carousels or cytocentrifuge rotor can be used in this instrument.
Each should be used following the instructions in this manual or the Cytopro Applications Manual
(RP-517).
Rotor/Carousel
Maximum rpm
Maximum Capacity
Maximum
Sample Volume
Elitech Group 12-Slide Carousel (AC-188)
950 rpm (± 5%)
12 each, 26 mm x 76 mm (1
x 3 inch) microscope slides
N/A
Elitech Group 30-slide Carousel (AC-189)
950 rpm (± 5%)
30 each, 26 mm x 76 mm (1
x 3 inch) microscope slides
N/A
Cytopro Cytocentrifuge Rotor (AC-160)
2000 rpm
8 each, standard chambers,
plus slides
8 each, Cytopro Magnum
chambers, plus slides
Up to 600 µL*
Up to 6 mL*
*Do not overfill cytocentrifuge chambers. See Cytopro Applications Manual or Methods Manual
for detailed instructions and warnings.