Sakura Tissue-Tek Glas User Manual

Tissue-Tek® Glas™ Coverslipper
Coverslipping
Quick Reference Guide
Tissue-Tek® Glas™ Coverslipper
page 4 | 6 QRG | Glas Coverslipper | 2011 | V-2
Preparation before coverslipping
Software
VOLUME KNOB
Can be used to fine tune the volume of mounting
medium dispensed on the slide.
SPEED KNOB
Refers to the speed at which the coverglass is
applied to the slide.
STOP
Can be used to stop the instrument while operating.
TEST
Can be beneficial if the operator would like to test
one slide.
SIZE
Toggles between coverglass sizes 40, 50, 55 and 60
mm.
VERIFY
Key acts as an enter key.
PRIMING FUNCTION
Can be used to verify proper dispensing.
When “single key” is pressed mounting medium
will be dispensed from the nozzle one time.
When “continuous” key is pressed the mounting
medium will dispensed continuously until the
“STOP” key is pressed.
Control panel
Coverslipping Operation
Cover slipping slides
Pre-operational checks
1. Turn on POWER.
2. Remove the loading station lid.
3. Check the solvent volume level in anti-drying
bottle and dispensing pump reservoir.
4. Clean any possibly spilled mounting medium.
5. Place receiving racks in the unloading area.
6. Put coverglass (CG) holders in place and fill
with coverglasses.
7. Check if CG size on screen matches CG in
holder.
8. Check the volume level of mounting medium.
Start of operation
1. Check CG size, coverslipping speed and volume
of mounting medium.
2. Select coverslipping program.
3. Press and hold [prime] key for 3 seconds
4. Pull out the loading station and set baskets.
Close loading station door and [start]
coverslipping.
Check CG size
Insert slides in parallel
Do not tilt slides
Loading of the slides
Set by making sure the
“UP SIDE” marks are
facing the right.
Loading of the baskets

Sakura Tissue-Tek Glas Specifications

General

Brand	Sakura
Model	Tissue-Tek Glas
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English