Revised 3/30/2010 4.5
Routine Operations
Start of Operation
This section explains the start of operation.
Before instrument operation begins, the following
settings must be checked.
Selecting the Program to Be Used
Select the program suitable for the tissues to be
coverslipped. Every time the < or > key is pressed, the
program number changes to display the registered
programs one by one.
To change the program parameter, press the MENU
key and perform each change operation. If the program is
unlocked, the program details (coverslipping speed,
volume of mounting medium) can be changed in real time
even during coverslipping. Changes made will be saved
under the same program number by overwriting the
previous settings.
Operation to change the cover glass size
Press the SIZE key to change the cover glass size.
Operation to change the dispensing volume
Turn the VOLUME dial to change the dispensing
volume.
Operation to change the coverslipping speed
Tu rn the SPEED dial to change the coverslipping
speed.
CAUTION: Confirm that the displayed CG value
matches the cover glass actually placed in the
instrument.
Checking the Dispense of Mounting
Medium
Press the PRIME key to check if mounting medium is
dispensed properly. Press and hold the PRIME key for 3
seconds, and mounting medium will be dispensed 10
times consecutively. If mounting medium does not come
out, clean the nozzle.