page 12 Compass
™
Stainer Operator’s Manual
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Service installation only.
The Compass Stainer must be installed by personnel who have completed Hologic Service Training.
Action Upon Delivery
Inspect the packing cartons for damage. Report any damage immediately to the shipper and/or
Hologic Technical Support as soon as possible.
Leave the instrument in the packing cartons for Hologic Service installation.
Store the instrument in a suitable environment until installation (cool, dry, vibration-free area).
Retain all packaging material for the duration of the warranty period.
Preparation Prior to Installation
A pre-installation site assessment is performed by Hologic Service Personnel. Be sure to have
prepared any and all site configuration requirements as instructed by Service personnel.
Location
Locate the Compass Stainer near (within 3 meters) a 3-wire grounded power outlet that is free of
voltage fluctuations and power surges. If your system is configured with the optional UPS
(uninterruptable power supply), the UPS will be plugged into the electrical outlet and the stainer
plugged into the UPS.
Be sure the table or bench where the stainer is located can support a weight of 100 lbs (46 kg). The
system must be on a vibration-free surface.
The Instrument must be installed in an area in the laboratory that is well ventilated and free from
any ignition sources. The chemicals used in the Compass Stainer are flammable and noxious and
the system should not be operated in rooms with explosion hazards.
The instrument must not be located in direct sunlight or under a source of light that has a high
ultra violet light content.
If the laboratory’s bench depth is too shallow, the instrument may be allowed to overhang the table
by no more than 7 inches (18 cm). For stability, the rear 8 feet must be securely positioned on the
table.
Note:
Adequate clearance is necessary on the rear of the instrument.
Please review the section on hazards and safety before operating this unit (page 8.10).
Moving the Compass Stainer
CAUTION:
the system weighs approximately 55 lbs (25 kg) and should always be moved by at
least two people.
