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Table of Contents
COMPANY I NFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Contact Addresses ...........................................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY I NFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................................................4
GENERAL SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................................4
SYMBOLS ..................................................................................................................................................................................5
CHEMICAL SAFETY .....................................................................................................................................................................6
ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
W ARRANTY STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................6

TABLE OF CONTEN TS ...............................................................................................................................................................7

CHAPTER 1 – IN TRODUCTION TO THE THERMO SCIENTIFIC CTM6 ...............................................................................9

Description of CTM6 .......................................................................................................................................................9

Parts Identification ..........................................................................................................................................................9
Description of CTM6 .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Technical Specifications of the CTM6 ....................................................................................................................... 11
List of Reco mmended Mounting Media ................................................................................................................... 12

CHAPTER 2 - OPERATING IN STRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 13

Setting up the CTM6 .................................................................................................................................................... 13

Initial Operation............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Checking Pump Fuction ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Coverslipping ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Summary of the Operating Buttons .......................................................................................................................... 17
Filling the coverslip magazine with coverslips ........................................................................................................ 18
Refilling the Mountant Bo ttle..................................................................................................................................... 19
Refilling / Changing the Solvent in the Cleaning Sta tion ....................................................................................... 20
Change to a Different Coverslip Sizes ....................................................................................................................... 21
Selecting the Language ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Turning on/off the beep sound for key press ........................................................................................................... 24
Setting the Pump Start Delay ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Error Code Indication ................................................................................................................................................... 26

CHAPTER 3 – MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 28

Daily Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................... 28

Weekly Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 28
Instrument Shutdown pro cedure............................................................................................................................... 28
Dismounting the Pump and the Dispenser .............................................................................................................. 30
Annual Routine Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 31

CHAPTER 4 - CLEAN ING AND CARE.................................................................................................................................... 32

Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................................... 32

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Cleaning Reagents........................................................................................................................................................ 32
Mountant Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix A – Accesso ries ............................................................................................................................................ 33

INDEX ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

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Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Thermo Scientific CTM6

The CTM6 is an in vitro diagnostic device.

The CTM6 is an automated coverslipping instrument, intended for use in laboratories
by trained operatives familiar with coverslipping techniques and laboratory
equipment.

1 Basket Input Area

2 Coverslip Magazine
3 Control Panel
4 Waste Tray
5 Cleaning Station
6 Dispenser Unit
7 Mountant Container
8 Dispense Needle
9 Mains I/O Power Switch

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The CTM6 is capable of coverslipping 450 slides

every hour in a precise and efficient manner.

To enable continuous loading, two baskets can

be loaded at once. The slide baskets are available
in two sizes:
 19 Slides
 30 slides

The CTM6 is compatable

with the following sizes of
coverslips: A maximum of
 No 1.0 x 24 x 40 400 slips can be
 No 1.0 x 24 x 50 loaded into the
 No 1.0 x 24 x 55 coverslip
 No 1.0 x 24 x 60 magazine.
Fig 1
The following slide dimentional tolerances are
permissible:
 Length 74.5 – 76.5 mm
 Width 24.7 – 26.3 mm
 Thickness 0.8 – 1.2 mm

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Working Speed Up to 450 slides / hour

Slides Ground or cut edges: 26 x 76 x 1 mm

or 25 x 75 x 1 mm

Divergences Long: 74.5 - 76.5 mm

Width: 24.7 - 26.3 mm
Thickness: 0.8 – 1.2 mm

Magazine Capacity: 30 or 19 slide baskets

2 x 30 or 2 x 19 slide baskets

Coverslips 40, 50, 55 or 60 x 24 mm, No.1

Divergences Long: 40, 50, 55 or 60 mm / +0.3mm / -1 mm

Wide: 23.5 – 24.3 mm
Thickness: no. 1, 0, 13 – 0, 17 mm

Magazine Capacity: Up to 400 coverslips

Coverslipping All commercially available coverslipping media

Capacity of coverslipping
100 ccm
medium

Pump Volume Up to 250 µl / slide

Storage & transportation

-20°C up to +50°C
temperature range

Maximum 80% RH at 31°C (88°F) decreasing

Operating conditions
linearly to 50% RH at 40°C (104°F)
Altitude up to 2000 m NN
For indoor use only

Power requirements 100 - 240 VAC (~) 160VA, 50/60 Hz

Internal fuses secondary
1 x T3. 15Ah, 1 x T1, 6Ah
circuits
Mains Inlet Fuse 2 x T1.6A

Overvoltage category II
Pollution degree 2
Acoustic pressure 50 dB

Dimensions 460 x 450 x 355 mm (wide / depth / high)

(Deep: 530 mm with exhaust housing)

Weight 20 Kg

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CTM6 must only be installed and operated using the recommended mounting media
listed below.

Pump vol setting


1-5

6 - 11
Mountant Mountant Base 
12 - 19

20 - 40

41 - 99
Richard-Allen Scientific Signature Series # 4111 Toluene 
Stephens Scientific Cytoseal XYL Xylene 
Pertex Xylene 
Histojitt Xylene 
Entellan new Xylene 

The amount of mountant dispensed can be adjusted by pressing or Keys

the on the touchpad keyboard.

 Too much mountant may result in additional cleaning / maintenance

requirements.
 Too little mountant may result in poor quality preparations.
 It is essential that the amount of mountant dispensed is validated to meet
laboratory requirements.

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Chapter 2 - Operating Instructions

Unpack the instrument (following the unpacking instructions provided with the instrument).

Ensure that the area for installation has adequate ventilation and there there is sufficient space
around the instrument.

The instrument is equiped with a

charcoal filter for the removal of
solvent vapours. This should be
changed every 12 weeks.

If the area does not have adequate ventilation

the unit may be vented with a Ø 50 mm hose
to a ventilation source.

Fig 2

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Once the CTM6 has been unpacked it can be connected

to the mains power.

Insert the appropriate mains cable into the mains

connector on the rear of the instrument. Then connect
the cable to the local power supply outlet and switch on.

Before use, air needs to be removed from the dispenser,

as described below.

This dispenser can be removed from the instrument by

loosening the screws.

Fig 3

Initially fill the mountant bottle to the lower mark min with xylene.

Place the disposable syringe onto

the dispenser needle and remove
the solvent by pulling the syringe
piston. This should be repeated until
the liquid has reached the the filter
at the bottom of the mountant
container and no bubbles can be
seen in the hose.

Fig 4
Next fill the mountant bottle with the mounting medium and repeat the above suction process
several times until no bubbles are dispensed.

Do not overfill the mountant bottle. Only fill to the maximum fill level.

Re-install the dispenser system and move the needle to the upper position by pressing the red stop
button Then press the pump button which will dispense mountant into the
waste tray to check no bubbles are present.

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Whilst the needle is in the upper position the cleaning station can be accessed and filled. To remove
see Fig 5.

The station should be filled with Xylene to prevent the dispense needle drying out. It
should be 2/3 full, see Fig 6.

Check the solvent level daily. Clean thoroughly

once a week.

Fig 5

Note

Press the CLEAR button. This will send the needle back to
its home position. The display shows status “1:Load Basket”.

Fig 6

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When the instrument is turned ON, the display shows “1:Load Basket”. The instrument is now ready

for the pump test. To check the pump function, press the STOP button .

The dispense needle moves to the upper position . The display shows: "**4:STOP/SERVICE **".

Press the Pump button to dispense mountant into the waste tray. This will remove any

bubbles from the system. When the pump test is complete press the CLEAR button . The
dispense needle moves back to its home position. The display shows: "1:LOAD BASKET.

Check if coverslips are loaded. Insert the slide basket into the basket load area The
basket is marked with an up message. This should be on top of the basket facing away
from the user. Then the display shows: "2:READY".

Press the green START button . The display shows: "3:RUNNING". The slides are now being
coverslipped and returned back to the basket.

To interrupt this process, press the STOP button . The instrument stops immediately and the
dispense needle is left in the upper position. This basket can be aborted without finishing using the

arrow key. If coverslipping needs to be continued press and then to restart.

Note

For continuous processing, another basket can be inserted whilst the first is being coverslipped.

When the coverslipping process is finished the basket will be pushed into the output area by an
expelling arm. The basket can then be removed.

Note
Two different slide baskets are available. These are for
19 or 30 slides. If the 19 slide baskets are used please
ensure that the high insertion plate is inserted
according to Fig 7. This plate will stop the smaller
baskets dropping to the base of the instrument.

Fig 7

Never use the high insertion plate with 30 slide baskets. The Specimens or the
instrument may be damaged .

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During routine operation, the

green START button is used to
start a coverslipping process.
The display will show 3:RUNNING Within
the setup menu this button is also used to
select the respective submenus.

Arrow Upwards: After using

the STOP button to pause
coverslipping, the carrier
plate for the coverslipper
can be moved forward by pressing this
button. In doing so a coverslip is dispensed.
Press the to move it back.
Arrow downwards: Press this
button to move the slide
The amount of mountant can be
basket through the
increased by pressing the (+) or
instrument quickly.
decreased by pressing (-) (from 1 up to 99). The This is especially useful when the basket is
display shows: MM:9 (e.g. mounting medium, only partly loaded with slides or when the
stage 9). basket has been aborted.

Counter reset button: The

The Pump Button allows the instrument is equipped with
mountant to be pumped. It is two counters.
recommended that the pump is
checked regulary,
especially after an extended period of non- One is to monitor daily/weekly throughput
operation. The pump test can only be carried out and can be reset using this button . The
after pressing the STOP button. This lifts the second can only be seen when turning on
dispense needle to the upper position above the the instrument and is only shown for a
waste tray. Note: This should not be done when a short time. This indicates the cumulative
basket is being coverslipped. number of coverslips dispensed over the life
of the instrument. This cannot be reset.

STOP button: Press this button to This button is used to set

interrupt the coverslipping process customer specific parameters,
immediately. If not coverslipping e.g. the coverslip size,
the Dispense needle / transfer head moves into language selection and the beep. To access
the upper position. This allows easy access to the this menu the stop button needs to be
transfer head. The display shows: pressed first.
4:STOP/SERVICE.

When the CLEAR button is pressed the

instrument is reset and the dispense
needle and transfer head move into
their starting positions.

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Coverslips with a length of 40, 50, 55 or 60 mm can be used. Up to 400 coverslips can be loaded into
the coverslip magazine at any one time.

When refilling it is necessary to remove the compressing

weight (Fig 8) from the coverslips. Before you insert the
coverslips they should be checked. They should be dry
and should not be stuck together. Also check that none
are broken. This can be done by holding the coverslip
stack against the light.

Fig 8

To load the coverslips into the instrument the

clamping tool should be used (see Fig 9). This is to
prevent moisture or damage to the coverslips during
the loading process.
Then carefully place the compressing weight (Fig 8)
onto the coverslips.

Fig 9

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The mountant bottle has a minimum and

maximum mark. The bottle should be
refilled before the lower (min) mark has
been reached.

To fill the bottle (Fig. 10.1), pull off the black cap (Fig.
10.2). Slowly pour in the mountant taking care to avoid
creating bubbles. Do not exceed the maximum fill level.
Replace the black cap (Fig. 10.2).

Note
For the set up process or after completely emptying the
bottle , please see Initial Setup.

Mixing mountant can cause major damage

Fig 10
to the instrument.

When using another mountant , we recommend using

another pump unit and mountant bottle to avoid cross
contamination ,For more information please see
mounting and dismounting the pump and dispenser.

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The cleaning station prevents the dispense needle

drying out when it is in its home position.

The container should be 2/3 full at all times

To remove the cleaning station , turn it by 90° to release
(see fig. 11).

Carefully clean any solvent spills.

Dispose of the waste from the cleaning station according

to local regulations and clean thoroughly before refilling.

Refill the cleaning station with new solvent. Replace the Fig 11
cover (fig. 11.3). Re-insert the container and lock it into
position.

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The following coverlip sizes can be used on the CTM6 24 x 40

mm, 24 x 50, 24 x 55 mm and 24 x 60 mm.
To change to a different size it is necessary to make 3
hardware changes and change one software value.

What is required to make the hardware changes.

1. Loosen the screw on the transfer head and remove the

vacuum cup holder (Fig. 12a.1).
Four vertical rows of holes become visible. To prevent the
vaccum cup holder being put into the wrong position, the
unused holes are closed off and the current slip size
holes are exposed. Unscrew the set screw which matches
the new slip size using an allen key (size 2) and insert it
into the previously used threaded hole.
The vacuum cup holder can now be placed into the new Fig 12a
fastening position.

2. A clasp (Fig. 12b.2) present on the coverslip carrier plate

also needs to be changed if the coverslip size changes .
Remove the clasp with an allen key by loosening the
fastening screw using a hex head wrench (size 2,5).
Refit the appropriate clasp in the appropriate position
ensuring that the guidepins fit into the last pair of holes.
Refit the fastening screw into the appropriate position for
the selected coverslip size (see Fig. 12b). Then tighten
the screw.

Fig 12b

3. The coverslip magazine must also be adjusted to the new

coverslip size.
To do this loosen the fastening screw on the front part of
the coverslip magazine (Fig. 12c) and remove it. Move
the carrier plate to the appropriate location for the new
coverslip size and tighten the screw.

Fig 12c

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The size of the coverslip must also be altered in the software.

4. To do this press the STOP button .This will bring up the message 4. Stop/Service.

Then press the MODE button to enter the

menu. The set-up menu appears and the display

shows: "COVERGLASS SIZE " . Press to enter

this menu, The display now shows the current
coverslip setting.

5. To change the setting use the and buttons. Confirm the setting via the START

button and quit the set-up menu by pressing the button twice.

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The information on the display can be shown in four different languages. The following languages
are available:

 English
 French
 German
 Spanish

To change this language access the setup menu. This is done by first pressing and then .

Use the key to scroll through the set up menu. The display show the following indication:

Press to enter this menu.

All languages that can be selected are shown. However, the active setting is shown at the bottom.

To change the setting press the or buttons until the required language is selected.

Confirm the setting using the start button and exit the set up menu by pressing the
button twice.

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To turn the beep sound for the key presses on or off access the set up menu. This i s done by first

pressing and then . Use the button to scroll through the setup menu. The
display will then show the following text:

Press to enter the menu. The setting options are shown first 1=ON 2=OFF followed by the
active setting.

To choose the setting, press the or button until the correct setting is displayed.

Confirm the setting using the start button and exit the setup menu by pressing the
button twice.

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The viscosity of the mountant results in a delay during the dispense This delay can be compensated
by adjusting the delay time. The pump start time can not be adjusted but the slide movement can be
adjusted using this setting. This allows the distance between the mountant bead and frosted area on
the slide to be adjusted.

From the setup menu select pump start add time and press The following display appears:

Pump start delay

Add.: 250 ms
In this example, the movement of the slide has a delay of 250 ms in relation to the pump start. The

value can be altered via the and button.

An increased value for the delay results in the mountant bead being dispensed closer to the frosted
area. A decreased value results in it being further away.

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Indication Cause Remedy

The vacuum monitoring switch
detected a vacuum loss during
transportation of the coverslip. Refill coverslip magazine
Possible causes:
1. No coverslips present
Carefully remove broken coverslip and
clean area. Simultaneously press the

buttons and to stop the

5: VACUUM ERROR 2. Broken coverslip instrument dispensing a second bead
Check Coverslip of mountant onto the slide. Then start
the coverslipping process again by

pressing .
Loosen the screw on the transfer head
to remove the vacuum cup holder.
3. Dirty vacuum cup
Clean the area using a cotton swab
moistened with the xylene and replace.
Please call an authorized service
4. Defective vacuum switch
technician.

6: ERROR Press button . Check carrier

Carrier plate is blocked or not in
Check carrier plate for blocking elements. Press
its end position.
button to reset.
Check the output area for blockages.
Remove any baskets. Press button
7: ERROR The movement of the expeller is
Check Expeller blocked.
to reset. Press to
continue.
Loosen any jammed parts (slides)
within the basket magazine. Press
The transportation wheel for
the basket movement was not button to reset. Then press
8: ERROR able to carry out one full
Check step down rotation. Check if there is a button to expel the basket
Basket jammed inside the without being coverslipped. Check
magazine? basket for encrusted waste and clean
up if necessary. Check slides being
used are the correct size.

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9: ERROR Pump drive was blocked. Loosen the two screws on the pump to
Check pump allow the dispense unit to be removed.
Remove pump and press button .

Press button to check the pump

drive. Does the drive clutch move
correctly:
 If yes, install pump again and retry.
 If no, call authorised service
personnel.
10: ERROR Side to side movement of the Check for blockages around the
Check tran/slip transfer arm was blocked. transfer arm and remove. Press button

to reset and press to

restart.
11: ERROR Carrier plate was not in its
Check grip finger starting position when the Press button to reset and press
instrument was turned on.
to restart.
The grip finger detected an Please call authorized service
incorrect position during personnel.
operation.
12: ERROR Incomplete removal of a slide Check for obstructions on the slide
Lost slide from a basket. basket and clean if neccessary.

Press button to reset and

restart using .
Check slides for damage. Press button

to reset and to start

again.

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Chapter 3 – Maintenance

The following items should be checked daily:

 Check mountant volume and refill if necessary. The volume should be between the min and max
levels.
 Check vacuum cup and clean if necessary. If there is physical damage to the vacuum cup please
replace.

Top up the cleaning station with solvent. This cleaning station prevents blockages in the
needle and should be kept 2/3 full.

Check coverslip magazine and transportation area for broken glass and remove if
necessary. Keep coverslips topped up.

 Check the pump function by moving the dispenser to the up position by pressing the

button. Then press the button and dispense mountant into the waste tray until no

bubbles are seen. Press the button to return the needle home.

The following items should be checked weekly:

 Remove and clean the cleaning station and refill with solvent.
 Empty the waste tray to prevent overspills.
 Clean output area and remove any debris.
 Clean the bar guides that the slides sit on and the grip finger which handles the slides.

After completing the daily or weekly maintenance please reset the instrument using button .
Please check that the dispense needle is placed in the cleaning station

If the CTM6 is to be moved, left unattended for long periods of time or decommissioned, carry out
the following steps:

 Ensure that the instrument has finished any programs that were running.
 Ensure that the dispense needle has returned to the cleaning station.
 Press the 0 (OFF) side of the main I/O power switch to switch of the CTM6.
 Empty the instrument of all reagents and solvents.

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 Clean the instrument, refer to Chapter 4 – Cleaning and Care.

Note

If you want to repack the instrument, refer to the Packing List sent with the instrument.

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Fig 13

If mountant is spilt during refilling, the

whole pump should be removed and
the area cleaned. This is to prevent the
pump unit becoming stuck.

First lift the black bottom insert (Fig. 14) upwards

and remove it from the machine

To remove the pump loosen the two screws (Fig.

13.1 and remove 13.2). These screws can be
loosened manually without any special tools.

To remove the dispense needle press the black

plastic ring above the spring and pull the needle out
to the side. Fig 14

Do not lift the pump unit by the glass container or exert force as this may cause
damage.

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To maintain the reliability and coverslipping quality of your CTM6, it is recommended that routine
maintenance is performed by a trained service technician once a year.

Exchange of Fuses
It is possible to change the fuses without
completely opening up the instrument.

The two fuses and the connection for the

power cord and the main switch are placed
in the mains plug unit (Fig. 15).

The mains plug unit can be opened using a

screwdriver. Then remove the fuses and
check them.

When re-installing the fuses, please note

that they are inserted correctly.

Fig 15

Fuses must be replaced by technically competent personnel

Transportation of Instrument

Any shipping of the instrument requires original packaging materials! Damages caused
by shipping with non-conforming packaging are not covered by the manufacturer
warranty! Any damage repairs resulting in non-conforming package are fully charged
to the sending party.
We reserve the right depending on seriousness of damage NOT to repair. To order
original packaging materials, please contact you local Thermo Fisher Scientific
representative.

The user must ensure the instrument is in a clean and safe condition when returning it
to an appropriate service provider.

Note

If the original packaging is no longer available, please contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific
representative.

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Chapter 4 - Cleaning and Care

Carefully clean the instrument daily to guarantee optimal functionality and best coverslipping
quality.

Mild household cleaners can be used to clean the instrument. Do not use aggressive
cleaners or solvents, as the paint and plastic parts can be affected. Clean the dispenser
as well as the needle and the horizontal carrier with a solvent matching the mountant,
refer to List of Recommended Mounting Media section.

If the instrument is to be switched Off for long periods of time, you must ensure that
you empty the instrument of mountant. The station should be filled with Xylene to
prevent the dispense needle drying out. It should be 2/3 full, see Fig 6.

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Note

A range of coverslipping consumables are available from your Thermo Fisher Scientific
representative.

Part No Alternative Ref Description Qty

AP17808 172550 Slide Basket (30) 1

AP17809 172540 Slide Basket (19) 1
A83410015 526770 Coverslip Weight (40) 1
A83410016 526770 Coverslip Weight (50) 1
A83410017 526770 Coverslip Weight (55) 1
A83410018 526770 Coverslip Weight (60) 1
A83410019 N/A Coverslip Weight Kit 1
A83420002 403390 Slip Guide Plate 40 1
A83420004 403980 Slip Guide Plate 55 1
A83420005 403990 Slip Guide Plate 60 1
A83420009 401660 Basket Drop Plate 1
A83420049 524150 Expeller Platform 19 Basket 1
A83430091 403780 Carriage Slip Plate (1.5) Non Standard 1
A83420064 172840 Slip Insertion Tool 1
A83430040 172840 Coverslip Stack Support 1
A83410021 524000 Xylene Container Assembly 1
A83430034 403440 Drip Tray / Purge Pot 1
A83410034 463460 Vent Adapter Assembly (fitted with 4 screws) 1
AP17740 172700 Vacuum Cups 2
AP17383 261850 Disposable Syringe 1
AP17781 362310 Allen Key 2mm 1
AP17782 362220 Allen Key 2.5mm 1
AP17783 362230 Allen Key 3mm 1
AP17784 362260 Allen Key 5mm 1
AP17786 334169 Bristle Paint Brush 12mm Flat Head 1

N/A 172560 Adapter for HMS-MS/DS 50" (1 x 30 slides) 1

N/A 172750 Adapter for HMS-MS/DS 50" (2 x 19 slides) 1

N/A 172570 Adapter for HMS-MS/DS 100" (2 x 30 slides)

1

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Part No Alternative Ref Description Qty

N/A 172760 Adapter for Medite (1 x 19 slides) 1

N/A 172580 Adapter for Leica Autostainer XL (ST5010) (2 x 30) 1

N/A 173120 Adapter for Leica ST 4040 (1 x 19) 1

N/A 172590 Adapter for Shandon Varistain 24.4 (1 x 30 slides) 1

N/A 172920 Adapter for Shandon Varistain 24-4 (2 x 19 slides) 1

N/A 172600 Adapter for Shandon Varistain XY (2 x 30 slides) 1

N/A 172940 Adapter for Sakura DRS-601 1

N/A 172610 Adapter for Combi-Tech 1

N/A 172930 Adapter for manual staining 30 baskets 1

N/A 173070 Adapter for manual staining 19 baskets 1

A83410036 N/A Slide Rack Carrier Gemini Pk 5 1

Only use accessories specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. If in doubt, contact your
service representative.

Do not replace a detachable mains lead set with an inadequately rated mains lead set.

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Index
Annual Routine Manitenance ..................... 31 General Safety ............................................ 4
Appendix A – Accessories........................... 33 Initial Operation ........................................ 14
Change to a Different Coverslip Sizes .......... 21 Instrument Shutdown procedure ............... 28
Chapter 1 - Introduction............................... 9 List of Recommended Mounting Media ...... 12
Chapter 2 - Operating Instructions .............. 13 Mountant Cleaning.................................... 32
Chapter 3 – Maintenance ........................... 28 Parts Indentification .................................... 9
Chapter 4 - Cleaning and Care .................... 32 Refilling / Changing the Solvent in the
Checking Pump Fuction.............................. 16 Cleaning Station .................................... 20
Chemical Safety........................................... 6 Refilling the Mountant Bottle ..................... 19
Cleaning.................................................... 32 Safety Information ...................................... 4
Cleaning Reagents ..................................... 32 Selecting the Language .............................. 23
Company Information.................................. 3 Setting the Pump Start Delay ..................... 25
Coverslipping............................................. 16 Setting up the CTM6 .................................. 13
Daily Maintenance..................................... 28 Summary of the Operating Buttons ............ 17
Description of Cover-Tech CTM6 .................. 9 Symbols...................................................... 5
Description of CTM6 .................................. 10 Technical Specifications of the CTM6 .......... 11
Dismounting the Pump and the Dispenser .. 30 Transportation of Instrument..................... 31
Environment ............................................... 6 Turning on/off the beep sound for key press
Error Code Indication................................. 26 ............................................................. 24
Exchange of Fuses...................................... 31 Warranty Statement.................................... 6
Filling the coverslip magazine with coverslips Weekly Maintenance ................................. 28
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