Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance
 Daily:
Cleaning interior and exterior surfaces
Wiping the instrument with a clean cloth is
sufficient. The entire system should be
thoroughly cleaned once a month with water
and a mild detergent. Refrain from using bleach
and acids as these might cause corrosion. In
the event where one of these solutions are
spilled, dilute with water and wipe off with a
cloth.
Cleaning the washing stations and drain
Check for debris in the stations and rinse with
water when required. The nozzle can be
cleaned using water and a mild detergent. To
confirm that the cleaning station has been
assembled correctly, perform a water supply
test (found in the utility menu). The drain and
attached hose are cleaned with water or with
regular household bleach ( 2,5 - 10%) in case
they are clogged. Be careful using bleach as
this may cause corrosion.
 Weekly:
Cleaning solution reservoirs
Water and a neutral detergent are normally
enough. If a stain does not come off easily,
place the item in a commercial chemical dye
cleaner or bleach and afterwards rinse with
water.
Cleaning arm holder groove and baskets
Due to repeated staining operations both items
become dirty over time. Use a cloth moistened
with alcohol to clean the arm holder groove.
Rinse the baskets including the holders with
water to avoid corrosion caused by acids and
increase the lifetime.
Cleaning touch screen
Use a cloth moistened with 70-80% alcohol to
clean the screen. Do not directly spray on the
screen as this may cause damage.
 Bi-Weekly:
Replacing activated carbon filters
Replace both activated carbon filters located at
the back wall of the solution reservoir area.
Ensure upon closing the filter storage door, a
click is heard that indicates it is properly closed.
If not closed well it can collide with the robotic
arm.
The recommendation of carbon filter exchange
frequency is based on operational testing in
order to comply with EN61326 and EN61010.
The frequency might differ per lab due to size of
the workspace, condition of ventilation,
reagents used and their replacement cycles,
quantity of tissue samples processed and more.
 Monthly:
Cleaning the drying and heating stations
The two rightmost stations located at the back
of the instrument are drying stations. First,
remove the two special attachments from the
drying stations. Next, clean the stations using
neutral detergent, and then wipe down with a
dry cloth. Restore the stations by following the
removal steps in reverse order.
The two rightmost stations located at the front
of the instrument are heating stations. Remove
them by holding the two tongues located at the
edges. Be aware when handling the stations
since they remain very hot after operation.
Clean them with neutral detergent and wipe
down with a dry cloth. The interior of the heating
stations is coated with Teflon so ensure the
coating is not rubbed with sharp objects, as the
coating will be scraped off.
 Yearly:
Preventative maintenance
Preventative maintenance is performed by a
Sakura representative or a qualified service
engineer.

Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Specifications

General

Brand	Sakura
Model	Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English