OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5A.24
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
1 – LCD Adjust:
Pressing
1
displays the LCD Contrast Adjust screen. A number is displayed in the parentheses from
00 to 15. Use the up and down arrow keys to adjust the contrast to an acceptable level and then press
the ENTER key to save the change and to return to the Maintenance Menu.
2 – Waste System:
Pressing
2
initiates the waste system maintenance mode. It is critical to remove the fixative vial, filter,
slide, and sample vial before continuing. After pressing ENTER to continue, three things occur:
•
Waste bottle vacuum vents to atmosphere
— The waste bottle vents to allow the operator to more
easily remove the cap off the waste bottle for emptying of its contents. See “EMPTYING
WASTE BOTTLE” on page 7.2.
•
Rotating plate in processor inverts
— The rotating plate inverts to allow the operator to more
easily clean the underside of the cap seal. See “CAP SEAL CLEANING” on page 7.8.
•
Sample vial holder rises
— The sample vial holder rises to allow the operator to more easily
clean under the holder. See “GENERAL CLEANING” on page 7.9
When the maintenance operation is complete, the operator must press ENTER with the door closed
to return to the Main Menu.
LCD Contrast Adjust:
↑: + (09)
↓: - backlight : 1
ENTER to select
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Remove disposables
and vial. Press
ENTER when finished.
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