4
Section 3
Controlling and Customizing Stainer Functions (continued)
Using Reagent Information Tracking .................................... 38
Modifying Level Detect Functions ........................................ 39
Changing User Language ...................................................... 39
Setting the Date and Time .................................................... 39
System Log ........................................................................... 40
Accessing Logs
................................................................ 40
Exporting Logs
................................................................ 40
Controlling Beeper Alerts ..................................................... 40
QC/Maintenance Tracking .................................................... 41
Enable Stain Slide Tracking
............................................. 41
Enable Cyto Slide Tracking ..............................................
42
Enable Manual Entry ......................................................
42
Enable Preventive Maintenance Tracking
...................... 42
Enable Reagent Tracking
................................................ 42
Restoring Software Defaults ................................................. 43
3.2 Recording Specimen and Reagent Information .............................. 44
Scanning Slides with the Barcode Reader ............................ 44
Scanning Reagent Bottles with the Barcode Reader ............ 45
Manually Entering Specimen information ............................ 46
Manually Entering Reagent Information .............................. 46
3.3 The Help Menu ............................................................................... 47
Using Help ............................................................................ 47
Section 4
Operating the Stainer
4.1 Operating Instructions ................................................................... 48
Suggested Staining Protocol ................................................. 48
Performing a Hub Pattern Test ............................................. 48
Figure 7: Correct Hub Pattern Test Result
............................ 48
Figure 8: Incorrect Hub Pattern Test Result
.......................... 48
Loading the Carousel ............................................................ 49
Figure 9: Loading a 12-Slide Carousel
................................... 50
Figure 10: Loading a 30-Slide Carousel
................................. 50
Figure 11: Reattaching the Carousel Lid
............................... 50
Using Blocking Slides ............................................................ 51
Figure 12: Using Blocking Slides
........................................... 51
Performing a Stain Cycle ...................................................... 51
Unloading the Carousel ........................................................ 52
Monitoring Reagent and Waste Levels................................. 53
Table 9: Reagent Level Detect Display Symbols ....................
53
Replacing a Reagent Bottle .................................................. 54
Emptying the Waste Container ............................................ 54
Section 5
Preventive Maintenance and Safety
5.1 Preventive Maintenance ................................................................ 55
Daily Maintenance/Quality Control (QC) ............................. 55
Weekly Maintenance ........................................................... 55
Monthly Maintenance .......................................................... 56
Using the Preventive Maintenance Log ................................ 56
5.2
Storing the Instrument ................................................................... 57
Preparing for Long-Term Storage ......................................... 57
5.3 Replacing Fuses .............................................................................. 58
5.4 Cleaning the Stainer and Carousels ................................................ 59
Cleaning Liquid Spills ............................................................ 59
Cleaning Broken Slides ......................................................... 59
