Leica Biosystems ST4040 User Manual
Leica st4040, Linear stainer
Table of contents
Document Outline
- IMPORTANT NOTE
- 1. Important Information
- 1.1 Symbols used in this manual and
- 1.2 Designated use
- 2. Safety
- 2.1 Safety instructions
- 2.1.1 Transport and installation
- 2.1.2 Operating the instrument
- 2.1.3 Cleaning and maintenance
- 3. Installation
- 3.1 Site requirements
- 3.2 Unpacking the instrument
- 3.2.1 Repacking the instrument
- 3.3 Installing the instrument
- 3.4 Standard delivery 'basic instrument' and general accessories
- 3.4.1 Standard delivery
- Basic instrument ST4040 - single load model
- Basic instrument ST4040 - double load model (for double row staining)
- 3.4.2 General accessories
- 3.5 Electrical connections
- 3.5.1 Adjusting the voltage selector
- 3.5.2 Connecting the power chord to the
- 3.6 Installing the accessories
- 3.6.1 Installing the water inlet hose
- 3.6.2 Installing the drain hose
- 3.6.3 Installing the exhaust air hose
- 3.6.4 Placing the instrument in its permanent position
- 3.6.5 Connecting the inlet hose to the tap
- 3.6.6 Leveling the instrument
- 3.6.7 Inserting the activated carbon filter
- 3.7 Plugging the power chord into the wall outlet
- 4. Installation of the Optional Load/Unload Station
- 4.1 Site requirements
- 4.2 Unpacking the optional load / unload station
- 4.2.1 Repacking the optional load / unload station
- 4.3 Standard delivery and accessories - optional load / unload station
- 4.3.1 Standard delivery - optional load station
- Accessories - optional load station
- 4.3.2 Standard delivery - optional unload station
- Accessories - optional unload station
- 4.4 Installation
- 4.4.1 Installing the optional load station
- 4.4.2 Installing the optional unload station on the right of the basic instrument
- 4.5 Changing the guide ramps for slide rack carriers
- 5. Instrument Properties
- 5.1 Technical Data
- 6. Operation
- 6.1 Setting up the instrument
- 6.2 Preparing the instrument for staining: inserting and filling the stations
- 6.3 Staining in two rows
- 6.3.1 Doubling the specimen throughput
- 6.3.2 Carrying out two different, but matching, staining protocols simultaneously
- 6.3.3 Carrying out two different staining protocols (two subsequent single loads)
- 6.4 Control panel functions
- 6.5 Switching on mains and selecting direction of travel and alarm volume
- 6.5.1 Selecting direction of travel
- 6.5.2 Selecting alarm volume
- 6.6 Switching on mains without selecting direction of travel/alarm volume
- 6.6.1 Stand-by mode
- 6.7 Programming
- 6.8 Staining
- 6.8.1 Selecting a program
- 6.8.2 Preparing and inserting the slide racks
- 6.8.3 Starting the selected program
- 6.9 Removing the slide racks
- 6.8.4 Interrupting a program
- 6.9.1 Removing the last slide rack
- 6.10 Removing the slide racks in instruments equipped with optional unload station
- 6.11 Finishing work
- 7. Trouble Shooting
- 8. Cleaning and Maintenance
- 8.1 Cleaning
- 8.2 Maintenance
- 9. Warranty and Service