Siemens Hematek Operating Manual page 4

General Guidelines for Optimal Staining
Operating Procedures
Start the Instrument
Prime the Tubing
Load the Blood Smear Slides
Stain the Smears
Clean the Tubing after Use
Turn the Instrument Off at the End of the Day
Stain Pak Replacement
Section 4: Specimens............................................................................................... 4-3
Overview
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Peripheral Blood Smears
Bone Marrow Smears
Section 5: Maintenance ............................................................................................. 5-3
General Cleaning
Daily Cleaning
Cleaning the Platen
Cleaning the Stain Tubing and Cannula
Emptying the Waste Tank
Weekly Cleaning
Cleaning Drain Troughs and Rear Guide Rail
Decontamination and Removal from Operation
Section 6: Minor Replacements and Adjustments ................................................. 6-3
Fuse Replacement
Replacement of Light Assemblies
Replacement of the Pump Tubing
Replacement of the Underplaten Tubing
Pump Volume Adjustment
Check and Correct Instrument Operation Prior to Pump Volume Adjustment
Adjust the Stain, Buffer, and Rinse Volumes
Volume and Ratio Determination
Sensing Switch Fingers Adjustment
Section 7: Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 7-3
Checklist for Quality of Stained Blood Smears
Troubleshooting Chart
Section 8: Service, Supplies, and Replacement Parts .......................................... 8-3
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