Leica Biosystems PELORIS_PELORIS II - Manual (Page 34)

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2.4.1 Reagent Bottles
The reagent cabinet holds sixteen reagent bottles. This is three more than standard tissue
processors and it ensures there are sufficient reagents to simultaneously schedule protocols in both
retorts while also having ample cleaning reagents on board and ready to use. The bottle at each
station holds sufficient reagent to fill a single retort.
To remove a bottle, lift open the cabinet door and pull the bottle out. Push back in position to
return – you will feel the bottle pushing into its connection point on the back of the cabinet.
Replace reagent in the bottles either manually, with the bottles removed from the instrument, or in
position on the instrument using the Remote fill/drain screen (see 5.4.1 Remote Fill/Drain
Screen).
Some chemicals may cause the bottles to expand over time; this is normal and does not impact the
performance of the instrument.
2.4.2 Condensate Bottle
A separate bottle collects condensate fluid. It sits beside the reagent bottles in the lower section of
reagent cabinet. Empty weekly. Do not allow the bottle to overflow as condensate fluid will spill
from the instrument or contaminate other reagents.
2.4.3 Carbon Filter
The carbon filter absorbs reagent fumes to prevent them from entering the laboratory atmosphere.
To ensure the filter is operating effectively, it must be replaced periodically. Use the Carbon filter
threshold button to set the replacement interval (see 6.2.1 Instrument Settings).
The carbon filter can be bypassed and the instrument connected to an external vapor removal
system (see 2.6 External Vapor Removal Systems).
The filter must be installed with the direction arrow on the front pointing up and the locking
mechanism closed (see Change Carbon Filter in 7.4 60–90 Days).
WARNING
Never run the instrument with missing bottles or with loose or missing bottle lids as fluid spills
and vapor leaks will occur.
WARNING
Never run the instrument with the condensate bottle missing or its lid either loose or missing as
fluid spills and vapor leaks will occur.
WARNING
Never run the instrument without the carbon filter or an external filter system; this will release
potentially dangerous fumes into the laboratory.