Dako Pascal - Manual (Page 5)

Pascal Handbook 5
How to use this handbook
This handbook, along with information contained on product labels, provides all the
information needed to operate and maintain the Pascal pressure chamber. Notes are set
off from the handbook text to highlight information.
Please pay close attention to the instructions that accompany the notes as well as the
standard laboratory practices outlined by your facility and local regulatory agencies.
Please use the system as intended. Improper use of Pascal may cause
damage to the system, inaccurate results, or potentially nullify warranties.
Translations of this handbook are available online at www.dakocytomation.com.
Introduction
The DakoCytomation Pascal pressure chamber is designed to control the parameters of
heat and pressure over time. Pascal was specifically engineered to pass strict laboratory
safety requirements. Quality control methods are provided to ensure consistent pre-set
pressure and temperature levels that can be monitored and recorded.
Pascal Quality Strips
Pascal Quality Strips are heat and pressure sensitive strips that allow the user to monitor
conditions inside the Pascal pressure chamber. The strip must register the proper color
(charcoal black) to ensure that optimum heat and pressure are achieved. The steam strip
can be dated and used as a record for laboratory and CAP inspections. Pascal Quality
strips can be reordered as DakoCytomation product code number S2801.