Sakura Histo-Tek VP1 User Manual

1. Operating Procedure
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1) Basic Operations
This chapter explains a series of operating procedures.
For details on related operation items, refer to the pages explaining the applicable items.
Caution!
Remember to start processing. If processing is not started, the specimens may be damaged.
[1] Operation flow
The basic operation flow is shown below by assuming normal use of the instrument.
 Log ON Details: p. 2-2
• Log on the system.
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 Prepare solutions and paraffin Details: p. 2-3
• Set solutions and paraffin.
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 Prepare for processing Details: p. 2-5
• Select the tissue processing program.
• Prepare tissue processing (solution level check, bottle
connection check, start check).
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 Run the process Details: p. 2-9
• Set the specimens.
• Start tissue processing.
• Monitor tissue processing (delayed start/immediate start).
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 End the process Details: p. 2-13
• Remove the specimens.
• Drain paraffin.
• Clean the retort.
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 Log OFF Details: p. 2-2
• Log off the system.
Note
Once the tissue processing is started, the instrument automatically logs off. The instrument must be
logged off when removing the specimens

Sakura Histo-Tek VP1 Specifications

General

Brand	Sakura
Model	Histo-Tek VP1
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English