Section 21 | warnings and symbols – Dako Autostainer Plus User Manual

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Section 21 |

Warnings and Symbols


Keep the cover closed during operation.

The robotic arm will move unexpectedly during the operation - stay clear.


Do not pour liquid down the Dako Autostainer Plus sink.

The Dako Autostainer Plus is not equipped to drain large liquid volumes poured at high speed.


Do not use bleach in the Dako Autostainer Plus.

Bleach may react with other chemicals and create toxic fumes.


Do not impair the movement of the Dako Autostainer Plus robotic arm in any way.

Remove caps from reagent vials

Remove caps from reagent vials before starting a run on the Dako Autostainer Plus.


Place the slide racks in the down position.

Place the slide racks in the down position before starting a run on the Dako Autostainer Plus.


Place the reagent racks firmly in their seated position.

Place the reagent racks firmly in their seated position before starting a run on the Dako Autostainer
Plus.


Hazardous reagent wastes must be disposed of according to local, state and federal
regulations.

Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to prevent exposure.


Do not use the scroll bars to select reagents from the reagent lists when setting up
subsequent runs while the Autostainer Plus is in operation.

Using the scroll bars during operation will cause the Dako Autostainer Plus to pause temporarily.


Do not use symbols when programming in reagents or protocols.

Doing so may cause errors during the run.


Do not multitask during operation.

Multitasking is defined as running more than one software application at a time (this includes the
CD player and screen savers). This may lock up the Dako Autostainer Plus.


Do not print slide labels while the Autostainer Plus is in operation.

Do not install third party software or hardware products.

Installing third party products may lock up the Dako Autostainer Plus and may void the warranty.


Do not install screen saver.

Installing screen saver may lock up the Dako Autostainer Plus.

Do not make any hardware or software changes

Do not make any hardware or software changes before consulting your local Dako representative
(See Dako Companies and Distributors, Section 23).


Do not attempt to service the Dako Autostainer Plus

Do not attempt to service the Dako Autostainer Plus unless instructed to do so by an authorized
Dako representative. Doing so will void the warranty.

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