Dako Autostainer - Manual (Page 45)

Section 11
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The Autostainer should be cleaned after 150 slides have been processed or after one
week, whichever comes first. The instrument keeps track of the number of staining runs
performed and displays a maintenance message listing the number of slides since the
last cleaning cycle.
Note: Please contact your Dako representative regarding maintenance details.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Course of Action
Autostainer will not turn on (top
green LED not on). Message
displays “Instrument Not On” when
a run is started.
The Autostainer is
unplugged at the power
source.
Check the power cord
connections and verify the
surge protector is plugged in
and turned on.
The Autostainer does not respond
when you initiate a prime pump or
a run (bottom LED not on).
Message displays “Instrument Not
On” when a run is started. The cable between the
Autostainer and the
computer is not connected
properly.
Shut down the system and
turn the power off. Disconnect
and reconnect the cable
between the Autostainer and
the computer.
Please use caution. Pins
can be bent and cause
damage to the instrument
during operation.
Autostainer suddenly stops during
a run.
The Autostainer will stop
frequently during the run.
This is due to set
incubation times. Check
the run log to verify.
No action is needed. The
Autostainer will resume
movement. Check Run Log
screen.
Buffer or DI Water does not flow
out during a run or a prime.
Autostainer was not primed
properly. Prime pump. Pump may need
to be activated several times.
Not enough buffer or DI
water in the appropriate
reservoir.
Fill the reservoir with the
proper level of fluid. Then
prime the pump.
Bent or pinched tubing.
Straighten out the tubing and
prime the pump.
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