Thermo Scientific CLEARVUE AUTOMATED COVERSLIPPER Daily Operation Manual

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Daily Operation Guide
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T IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS
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TEP Y TEP GUIDE TO SETTING UP AND OPERATING THE
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Top up the Dispense Head Cleaning Station
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Wipe the top of the Cleaning Station with a xylene damp cloth
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Top up the Xylene Tray
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Check the number of Coverslips in Hopper
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Check level of Mountant and top up if necessary
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Check the Suction Cup is clean and free from debris
Purge the system 3 times - lift the Coverslip Hopper before
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purging
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Clean the Gripper Return Plate
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Daily Tasks

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Please read and understand the following information before setting up or
The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this
document and on the instrument.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED ON THE EQUIPMENT, OR IN A DOCUMENT,
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TO WARN THAT INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR SAFE
AND CORRECT OPERATION. IF THIS SYMBOL APPEARS ON THE
INSTRUMENT, ALWAYS REFER TO THE RELEVANT SECTION IN THE
DOCUMENTATION.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED ON THE EQUIPMENT, OR IN A DOCUMENT,
TO WARN THAT THERE MAY BE A BIOHAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH
THE INSTRUMENT. ALWAYS ACT WITH COMMON SENSE AND BE
AWARE OF THE SAMPLES USED. TAKE SUITABLE PRECAUTIONS.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED ON THE EQUIPMENT, OR IN A DOCUMENT,
TO WARN THAT HARMFUL CHEMICALS ARE USED WITH THE
INSTRUMENT. REFER TO THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR
THE CHEMICALS USED. ALWAYS ACT WITH COMMON SENSE AND
BE AWARE OF LOCAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES. TAKE SUITABLE
PRECAUTIONS.
A warning is given in the document if there is a danger
of personal injury or damage to samples or equipment.
Note
Notes give more information about a job or instruction but do not form part
of the instructions.
Before operating the ClearVue, it is recommended that the Safety Section
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of the Safety and Warranty Booklet (A79910001) should be read and understood.
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Empty, clean and refill the Dispense Head Cleaning Station
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Remove any glass debris from the Slip Dispense Area
Remove the Transfer Head and check that the Pads and
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Suction Cup are free of Mountant and debris
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Empty the Debris Tray
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Check the Purge Tray and replace if necessary
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Wipe the Slip Dispense Skirt

Safety

operating the ClearVue Automated Coverslipper.
Due care and good laboratory practice must be employed when dealing
with chemicals.
Be aware that many of the reagents used with the ClearVue are
flammable. - Do not introduce any source of ignition into, or near, the
instrument once it has been loaded with reagents.
The ClearVue coverslipper weighs approximately 45 kg (100 lb)
and requires more than one person to lift it.
Do not remove any panels or covers - The ClearVue does not have
any user serviceable parts inside the instrument.
This instrument must be properly connected to a good earth (Ground) via
the mains input supply.
Position the ClearVue such that it is possible to interrupt the Mains
supply at the source by removing the plug from the socket.
Make sure that there is at least 100 mm (4 in) clearance around the fan inlet
on the back of the instrument.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by Thermo Fisher
Scientific, the protection offered by the equipment may be impaired.

Weekly Tasks

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