Hematek
®
3000 System – Instruction Manual – Version 1.347
1. Raise the lid.
Empty pump tubing 2. Remove the three cannulas from the Hematek Stain Pak.
3. Place the tips of the cannulas on a disposable, absorbent cloth to soak
up fluids.
4. Left of the pump assemblies, press the priming button, see
Chapter 4.1.1.
The green light in the priming button goes on and the
pumps start rotating.
5. Wait until the fluids are pumped out of the stain, buffer, and rinse tubes.
6. Wipe the platen with a dry, soft, disposable, lint-free, absorbent cloth or
tissue from right to left.
7. Press the priming button again.
The green light in the priming button
goes off and the pumps stop rotating.
Risk of burns by combustion of flammable liquids. Methanol is highly
flammable.
Death or serious injury can result.
• Do not use methanol in the proximity of sources of ignition, for example,
ovens, hot plates, burners, radiators, or open flames.
• Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets of the product containing methanol
for details concerning any special precautions related to the handling of
methanol.
Pollution by improper waste disposal
Damage to the environment can result
• Dispose of glass slides, consumables, spare parts and liquid waste
according to laboratory standards and national and local standards and
regulations.
Damage to or incorrect positioning of the sensing switch fingers can
result from not following recommended cleaning practices
System can fail and staining of the smeared glass slides can be of
inadequate quality.
• Always wipe the platen from right to left.