Dako Autostainer - Manual (Page 99)

Dako Autostainer | User Guide 99
Slide Rack Cleaning
Dako recommends additional cleaning for slide racks.
1. Soak the slide racks overnight in a container of deionized water.
2. After soaking the racks, rinse with deionized water and brush off any salt residue before
beginning the next run.
Reagent Vial Cleaning
The cleaning and re-use of reagent vials is not recommended by Dako. Additional vials can be
purchased from Dako (Code No. S3425).
Computer Maintenance
Follow instructions as defined by the computer operator’s manual.
Backing Up Files
Files can be backed up onto a floppy disk from Windows Explorer. To backup flies, first exit
the Autostainer software.
1. Insert a floppy disk into the A: drive.
2. Select the Start button from the Task Bar at the lower-left hand corner of the screen.
Select Programs and then select Windows Explorer. THE EXPLORING – (C:) window
will appear.
3. Under the Folders section on the left side of this window, click on the Autostain folder to
highlight this folder. All the contents of this folder will appear on the right side of the
window.
4. Highlight all files to be backed up onto disk by clicking on the files with the left-mouse
button. To highlight more than one file, hold down the Ctrl key and click with the left-
mouse button.
5. After all files to be copied are highlighted, position the mouse pointer over one of the
highlighted items and press the right-mouse button. Select Send To and then select 3½
Floppy A. Highlighted files will be copied to the disk.
NOTE: If the floppy disk becomes full with data, you may need to repeat this process
with another disk.
Annual Preventative Maintenance
Annual maintenance is essential for reliable operation of the Dako Autostainer. Without preventative
maintenance, the reliability and the life of the Dako Autostainer may be compromised.
Annual maintenance must be performed by a trained technician. Contact your local Dako
representative for further information.