Dako Pascal - Manual (Page 20)

Pascal Handbook 20
5. Repeat the High Temperature Calibration to verify that Pascal now falls within the
calibration limits specified in step 3 of the High Temperature Calibration procedure.
Electrical Precautions
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical equipment.
Read the following instructions:
To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord/plug or the body of
Pascal in water or a dishwasher.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before cleaning.
Do not operate Pascal with a damaged cord or plug.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place near a heat source, open flame or gas outlet.
Service
There are few user-serviceable parts such as the gasket, lid and pan. Refer all service to
qualified DakoCytomation service personnel.
Reference the DakoCytomation Warranty for further instructions.
Note Decontamination before returning for service is required.
A Pascal containing accumulated blood and/or other biological or chemical deposits must
be cleaned prior to shipment to the manufacturer/dealer for service. Refer to local or
regional regulations for decontamination requirements. DakoCytomation personnel cannot
perform this decontamination.
Disposal
Correct Disposal of this Product
(According to Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems).
Contact DakoCytomation representative for disposal of the equipment at the end of its
working life. This product should not be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.
Troubleshooting
Strong Target Retrieval performance
Reduce programmed time interval, i.e. if set at 5 minutes for a given temperature,
reduce time to 30 seconds to decrease stain intensity.
Alternatively, if time interval is already short, reduce programmed temperature.
Decrease antibody incubation time.
Increase antibody dilution.