Citadel Operator Guide
Citadel Operator Guide
Citadel Operator Guide
TISSUE PROCESSOR
ENGLISH
Issue 6
OPERATOR
GUIDE
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SYMBOLS
The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this manual and on the
instrument.
THIS SYMBOL WARNS YOU THAT SURFACES ARE HOT. IF THIS SYMBOL
APPEARS ON THE INSTRUMENT, ALWAYS REFER TO THIS OPERATOR
GUIDE.
THIS SYMBOL WARNS YOU THAT HARMFUL CHEMICALS ARE USED WITH
THE INSTRUMENT. REFER TO THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR
THE CHEMICALS USED. ALWAYS ACT WITH COMMON SENSE AND BE AWARE
OF LOCAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES. TAKE SUITABLE PRECAUTIONS.
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LIST OF CONTENTS
WELCOME..............................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................7
1.1 SAFETY FEATURES..............................................................................8
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................9
2.1 MAIN BODY............................................................................................9
2.2 OPERATING HEAD ASSEMBLY..........................................................10
2.3 HAND-HELD CONTROLLER...............................................................10
2.4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES................................................................10
INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................12
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MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................47
9.1 CLEANING AND MACHINE CARE......................................................47
9.2 WAX BATH TEMPERATURE................................................................49
9.3 DISPOSAL............................................................................................49
9.4 DECONTAMINATION...........................................................................50
TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................52
10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS...........................................................53
ACCESSORIES....................................................................................................54
11.1 CITADEL 1000.........................................................................................54
11.2 CITADEL 2000.........................................................................................55
Warranty Statement.........................................................................................56
Declaration of Conformity................................................................................57
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WELCOME
All Thermo Fisher equipment is designed to accepted standards of safety. Its use does
not entail any hazard if operated in accordance with the instructions given in this guide.
However, you must obey the following safety precautions:
Take care when loading and unloading baskets and reagent containers, to
WARNING avoid trapping your fingers.
i Potentially lethal voltages above 110Vac or 50Vdc are present inside the unit. Do
not remove any access covers.
ii If any aspect of the operation or care of the instrument is unclear, ask your
Thermo supplier for advice. Incorrect use can introduce a hazard to health, or
might damage the equipment.
iii Disconnect the instrument from the mains supply before you carry out any
maintenance or manual cleaning procedure.
v It is important that you employ normal safety standards. Always use common
sense and good housekeeping practices when operating the instrument.
vi Wipe up any spills immediately. If fluid might have spilt inside the instrument,
disconnect the instrument from the mains supply immediately by removing the
plug from the mains supply socket. Do not reconnect to the mains supply until
the instrument has been throroughly dried out and checked by a properly trained
service engineer.
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v Always comply with local regulations when handling chemicals or reagents.
Observe the precautions recommended by the supplier of any material used with
the instrument.
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INTRODUCTION
The Citadel is a programmable, carousel tissue processor intended for use in pathology
laboratories by appropriately trained medical laboratory technicians. It is controlled by
a hand-held controller unit connected to the processor through a coiled cable. If the
processor is located within a fume or safety cabinet, the controller unit is kept outside.
You may use Hyperclean with the Citadel, to reduce exposure to solvent vapours.
Four 12-step processing programs can be programmed into the hand held controller,
and an electronic timer with a maximum setting in each step of 99 hours and 59
minutes facilitates the running of extended programs (for example, weekend programs).
A facility is also provided which allows you to introduce a delay before the processing
schedule begins.
Tissue samples are placed into cassettes which are placed in a random or organiser
tissue basket, with a lid, and then loaded on the processor. In the standard
configuration, ten reagent containers and two independently heated wax baths are
filled, as appropriate, and the processor is then programmed to rotate the operating
head and lower the tissue basket into each of the containers for a pre-set length of time.
You can apply a vacuum to the final wax bath, if a vacuum unit has been supplied with
the processor.
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1.1 SAFETY FEATURES
Various safety features are incorporated into the processor to safeguard both the
operator and the tissue specimens.
ii The temperature of each wax bath is controlled electronically and can be adjusted
over the range 45-65C.
iv You can raise manually the lift arm assembly from which tissue baskets are
suspended, to remove any blockages or obstructions.
vi When power is restored after a power failure during an automatic cycle, the
processor resumes operation from the step and time of the interruption.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Citadel Tissue Processor comprises two main sections: the main body, and the
operating head assembly. Control is provided by a hand-held unit containing a keyboard
and a display.
Wax Baths
Each wax bath is heated independently. The temperature is variable between 45C and
65C, adjustment being made by turning the recessed screw located in the lower half of the
narrow face of the wax bath. A resettable thermal cut-out interrupts the power supply if the
temperature rises to 80C.
Green and amber indicators are provided. The green indicator is lit when power is
applied to the bath and is extinguished if power is interrupted. The amber indicator
illuminates when the heater is energised. The wax baths are plugged into shuttered
mains power outlets on the electrical tray (see below).
Electrical Tray
An electrical tray is located at the base of the main body, and incorporates the following
items:
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iv Green and amber indicators. The green indicator is lit continuously while the
machine is switched on. The amber indicator is lit in Auto mode to confirm that
processing is in progress, and flashes when an alarm condition is detected. In the
latter case, an audible alarm on the electrical tray is sounded.
The processor may be located in a fume cupboard or safety cabinet, and the hand-held
controller placed outside the cabinet
You can apply a vacuum to the wax bath located at position 12. The vacuum unit is
connected to, and controlled from, the mains tray, but is only applied when selected
from the hand-held controller.
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2.4.2 Baskets
Additional random tissue baskets and organiser tissue baskets are available.
Key:
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INSTALLATION
The Citadel is a bench-mounted instrument which must be unpacked and installed with
care. Ensure that the bench area is level, made of a non-flammable material, is large
enough to take the instrument (which is 680mm in diameter), and is capable of taking
the instruments weight:
64kg for the Citadel 1000 (52kg dry weight plus 12kg of reagents)
72kg for the Citadel 2000 (48kg dry weight plus 24kg of reagents)
Ensure that any unnecessary heating and cooling is avoided, as this could affect the
evaporation of the reagents, or the temperature control of the wax baths.
Remove the top cover of the packing case and accessory packaging from the top of the
instrument.
Remove the instrument from the base of the packaging and place it carefully on
the bench. Remove any packing from the operating head cover and check that the
movement of the operating head is not obstructed. Check that the instrument is
undamaged and complete. Contact your Thermo dealer if necessary.
Remove the basket hanger from the packing and fit it into the operating head by
inserting the metal clip on the top of the lid into the corresponding connector on the
head. Push the clip in until the basket hanger is fully home. Close the operating head
cover.
The Citadel is supplied with a moulded mains connector. If this does not match your
mains socket, remove the plug and rewire it as follows:
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Brown wire Live (L or L2) terminal
Ensure that the mains voltage rating corresponds with the voltage rating on the
specification plate of the instrument (situated at the rear of the base of the instrument).
The ~ symbol on the rating plate indicates that the instrument operates on an
alternating current (ac) supply. If possible, use a power supply with an emergency
generator back-up.
Notes:
2 Make sure that it is possible to interrupt the power at a place away from the
instrument. In an emergency, remove the plug from the mains supply socket. Do
not use the instrument ON/OFF switch to disconnect the instrument.
Press O on the ON/OFF (I/O) switch on the electrical tray to ensure that the instrument
is switched off. Plug the mains cable into the power supply.
Press I on the ON/OFF (I/O) switch to switch the instrument on. Check that the POWER
indicator is lit and that the hand-held controller display is displaying STEP 1, PROG A,
B, C, or D and MANUAL.
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To insert and remove the reagent containers
Note:
Press the CHECK/FILL key on the hand-held unit. Each time this key is pressed, the
operating head moves to position 2, 6 and 10, to allow access to all the containers.
Remove the evaporation covers, and insert a reagent container into each space. Ensure
that the handle of the container lies flat, to avoid fouling as the operating head rotates.
Note that wax baths must be fitted into positions 11 and 12, which are situated to the
right of the hand-held unit, above the wax bath power connections on the electrical tray.
Press the CHECK/FILL key again and repeat the procedure until there are containers in
all 12 positions. Ensure that the evaporation covers are replaced.
The containers can be removed from the instrument in the same way.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS
The hand-held controller has been designed for easy use. The functions of the touch-
sensitive keys and the display indications are explained in the following tables.
Legend Function
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Legend Function
Writes the displayed time into the currently displayed step of the
ENTER current program.
When pressed and held down, displays real time. You can alter the
setting by pressing the + (Plus) or - (Minus) key with the CLOCK
CLOCK key held down.
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Legend Function
When pressed and held down, displays the start time of the
START program. You can alter the setting by pressing the + (Plus) or -
TIME (Minus) key with the START TIME key held down.
When the tissue basket is raised, each press causes the head
to advance one position. The switch has no effect if the basket is
ROTATE lowered.
When the tissue basket is lowered, press once to raise the tissue
basket. The key has no effect if the basket is already raised.
RAISE
LOWER When the tissue basket is raised, press once to lower the tissue
basket. The key has no effect if the basket is already lowered.
When the tissue basket is raised and the head is not at position 1,
press once to rotate the head to position 1. Note that position 1 is
GO TO 1 directly above the connection point for the hand-held controller.
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RESET STEP _ +
AUTO MANUAL
START STOP ENTER
START DAYS DELAY
CLOCK TIME DELAY ON
LOWER
ROTATE RAISE
GO TO 1 CHECK/FILL
CANCEL
EMERGENCY STOP ALARM
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Legend Function
Clears the alarm condition, providing that the cause of the alarm
has been removed. Press once to silence the alarm then press
again after a 3-second delay to restore the machine to its selected
CANCEL operating mode and program step. If the alarm is caused by
ALARM operator interference or a mechanical obstruction of the head,
then, when you press the key the second time, the head moves
to the nearest position and the tissue carrier lowers and raises. To
resume operation, press the AUTO/MANUAL key.
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4.2 HAND-HELD CONTROLLER DISPLAY
Indication Function
Digits 1 and 2 Display the current program step in AUTO and MANUAL.
Digits 3, 4, 5, and 6 Display the time stored for the selected step. The time is
counted down to 00:00 in Auto mode. Digits 3 and 4 display
hours, and digits 5 and 6 display minutes.
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
The two main operating conditions which are set by the operator are:
i Auto mode
ii Manual mode
Alarm This is automatically activated when the processor detects an alarm condition.
In this mode, only the AUTO START/MANUAL STOP, EMERGENCY STOP and Timing
keys are active. You can re-enter Manual mode at any point in the program by pressing
AUTO START/MANUAL STOP. If this key is pressed whilst the head or basket carrier is
moving, the movement is completed before Manual mode is entered.
If the EMERGENCY STOP key is pressed while the basket carrier is moving, the
carrier stops immediately, then completes its move when ALARM CANCEL is pressed.
However, if EMERGENCY STOP is pressed while the operating head is rotating,
rotation does not resume when ALARM CANCEL is pressed. In this case, press
ROTATE after ALARM CANCEL to complete the movement.
For details of the automatic program sequence refer to Section 8.2, Program Sequence.
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Once in Manual mode, all the keys are active and a key press is indicated by a short
beep. You can program the processor and execute individual motions (rotate, raise and
lower) of the operating head and basket carrier. Resetting from an emergency stop as
described in Section 5.1, Auto Mode.
5.3 ALARMS
An alarm sounds automatically when an alarm situation occurs, or when you press
the EMERGENCY STOP key. A continuous beep sounds and an alarm code displays,
unless the Alarm mode was entered via the EMERGENCY STOP key, in which case
ES is displayed. Alarms AL 2, 4, 6 and 7 can be caused by obstructions to the head or
basket lift carrier assembly. When these alarms occur, check for any obstruction to the
head or basket lift carrier assembly. If this is not the case, the alarm might be due to
mechanical or electronic wear or failure.
Use the ALARM CANCEL key to cancel the Alarm. Press the key twice, once to cancel
the alarm and a second time, after a 3-second delay, to restore the processor to the
previously selected operating mode and program step. If the cause of the alarm is not
apparent, and pressing ALARM CANCEL twice does not clear the alarm, call your local
Thermo service engineer.
Note that if the alarm was caused by operator interference or a mechanical obstruction
of the head, pressing ALARM CANCEL the second time causes the operating head to
move to the nearest position and the tissue carrier to lower and then raise. You must
then press the AUTO START/MANUAL STOP button to resume operation.
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PREPARATION
6.1 GENERAL
Once the processor has been installed, (refer to Section 3, Installation), the containers
can be filled as appropriate. A list of the approved reagents etc. is supplied below,
followed by the filling procedure.
As cooled wax can take up to five hours to remelt, the usual procedure is to switch on
the processor power supply and connect the wax baths already filled with molten wax.
This also ensures that you can detect immediately any malfunction of the wax baths.
6.2 REAGENTS
The following reagents are approved by Thermo for use with the Citadel processor.
Contact your local Thermo dealer for advice before using any reagents that are not
listed below.
i Fixatives: Formalin
Formol Saline
Buffered Formalin
Bouins Fluid
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6.3 FILLING THE CONTAINERS
Before filling the containers, refer to the written program table (Section 7.2, Preparing a
Program Table) to ensure that the reagents are allocated appropriately.
6.3.1 Reagents
1 2 3 4 5 6
display.
2. Prepare to fill:
Fill the containers to the maximum level marked on the container. If necessary,
you can remove the reagent containers from the instrument to a fume cupboard
or well-ventilated area for filling. Or you can fill the reagent containers with the
containers fitted in the instrument. However, be aware of the following advice and
precautions:
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FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS, THE FILL LINE IS THE TOP OF THE ROUNDED
FEATURES ON THE SIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
FOR NEWER METAL CONTAINERS, THE FILL LINE IS MARKED ON THE INSIDE
OF THE CONTAINER. FOR OLDER METAL CONTAINERS, THAT DO NOT HAVE
THIS INDICATOR, THE CORRECT FILL LEVEL IS 6.5cm FROM THE TOP OF THE
CONTAINER.
TAKE CARE NOT TO TRAP YOUR FINGERS WHEN REFITTING THE CONTAINERS
IN THE INSTRUMENT.
5. When you have filled the containers, replace the anti-evaporation covers.
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6.3.2 Wax
Citadel 1000:
Fill the wax baths with molten wax to the bottom of the level indicated on the
inside of the wax bath.
Citadel 2000:
Fill the wax baths with molten wax to the bottom of the lower level (1400ml) when
using organiser baskets, or to the bottom of the upper level (1700ml), when using
random baskets.
You can fill the wax baths either off the instrument, or while the baths are fitted to
the instrument.
TAKE CARE NOT TO TRAP YOUR FINGERS WHEN FITTING THE WAX BATHS.
Plug the wax bath cables into the sockets located on the electrical tray at the base
of the processor.
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4. Check that the wax baths are on:
TAKE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE WAX BATHS. THERE ARE ACCESSIBLE
HOT SURFACES.
ONLY USE WAX IN THE WAX BATHS. IF YOU USE FLAMMABLE LIQUID, YOU
MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
IF YOU USE A VACUUM UNIT, CHECK THAT THE TUBE IS CLEAR, AND THE
TOP OF THE CONTAINER IS FREE FROM DEBRIS.
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PROGRAMMING
7.1 GENERAL
The processor can store up to four (A, B, C, D) 12-step programs. It is essential that
you create a written record of each processing cycle, for reference purposes. To this
end, prepare a program table, similar to the examples below.
iv The lift arm is raised and lowered automatically every ten minutes to provide
mechanical agitation.
v When transferring from position to position, the basket drains for approximately
one minute. This minute is NOT included in program time.
vi You can delay the programmed schedule up to nine days using the delay feature.
Refer to Section 7.7, Entering a Delay Into a Program.
Step 1. List the reagents and then allocate them to a specific position/step.
Note:
1 It is not essential that all twelve steps be used in each program (refer to Section
7.6, Entering a Pass Facility).
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Two sample programs are provided:
END OF CYCLE
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Example of Day-time Program for Small Biopsies (Such As Needle
Biopsies)
Note:
1 This processing schedule is appropriate for needle biopsies of 2 mm in diameter
and 10 mm in length.
END OF CYCLE
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7.3 ENTERING A PROGRAM
Before you can enter a program into the memory, you must switch on the power supply
(refer to Section 3, Installation), and make sure the movement of the operating head is
not obstructed in any way.
display.
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4. Set the required immersion time for Step 01:
a. Using the + (Plus), - (Minus) and RAPID keys, as appropriate, set the
required immersion time for Step 01.
to alter the displayed time rapidly, until the required immersion time is
displayed.
A beep sounds, verifying that the time has been entered into the program
memory.
1 2 3 4 5 6
COL
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8. Enter the rest of the program:
b. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you have entered the entire program.
display.
shows:
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b. Check that Step 01 and the 1 2 3 4 5
COL
6
c. Go through the full program, pressing the STEP key to move from
one step to another. STEP
d. Check that the entered times displayed are correct throughout the program
sequence.
1 2 3 4 5 6
COL
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1. Select Manual mode:
display.
a. Press the STEP key the appropriate number of times to reach the
correct place in the program STEP
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5. Enter the altered value in the program memory:
A beep sounds, verifying that the time has been entered into the program
memory.
Note:
1 To completely change a program, follow Steps 1 to 6 for each step of the
program to be amended.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
b. Check that A, B, C or D is lit on the COL
3. Proceed to the step in the program that you want to pass over:
1 2 3 4 5 6
For example, if the step required is COL
1 2 3 4 5 6
COL
1 2 3 4 5 6
COL
b. Check that PASS is displayed
across the time:
IF YOU ENTER 00:00 FOR ANY STEP, PROCESSING STOPS AT THAT STEP.
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7.7 ENTERING A DELAY INTO A PROGRAM
If you want a delay period before processing begins, proceed as follows:
display.
shows:
1 2 3 4 5 6
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b. Enter the required start time by pressing the + (Plus) and - (Minus) keys until
the required start time is displayed.
b. Select the required number of days delay using the + (Plus) or - (Minus)
keys. The display shows the number of days (24-hour periods) delayed, in
the format 1 to 9 preceded by the letters dd. For example, a delay of six
days is displayed as:
1 2 3 4 5 6
COL
Check that the indicator in the key lights up, to show that a delay has been
activated.
If a delay has been programmed in, the indicator in the DAYS DELAY key
also lights up.
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6. Return the head to position 1:
Refer to Section 8.3, Loading the Tissue Baskets, to Section 8.5, Loading the
Basket Hanger into the Citadel.
LOWER
Press the LOWER key.
When the number of days delay has been counted down to 0, the light on the
DAYS DELAY key goes out. When the days delay has counted down to 0 and the
real time passes the programmed start time, the processor goes into Auto mode
and begins processing at the step shown on the hand- held controller display. The
light on the DELAY ON key goes out when processing begins.
On the day of programming, if you programme the number of days delay before
the required start time (for example, the start time is 18:00 but you programme
the days delay at 16:00), then you must add an extra day. See the following
examples.
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Example 2 Required processing start time is 1500 on Monday
DAYS DELAY 2 1 0
displayed
DAYS DELAY REQUIRED = 2
a. If you need to change the time, hold down the CLOCK key.
CLOCK
b. Press the + (Plus) and - (Minus) keys until the correct time is displayed. Hold
down the RAPID key at the same time, for faster adjustment.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE
8.1 RUNNING A PROGRAM
Once you have selected a program manually, it can be initiated and is run automatically,
as follows:
display.
shows:
1 2 3 4 5 6
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4. Return the operating head to the start position:
If you are using an organiser basket, load the most urgent samples in the topmost
section for fast access. Refer to Section 8.5, Loading the Basket Hanger Into the
Citadel.
1 2 3 4 5 6
display:
d. When you reselect AUTO, the cycle recommences from the time and step of
the interruption.
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8.2 PROGRAM SEQUENCE
An automatic program performs the following sequence:
i The operating head moves to the position corresponding to the first step in the
program, as displayed on the controller.
iii The time selected for the current program step is displayed and counted down
to 00:00. Note that the countdown does not begin until the basket carrier is
completely lowered into the reagent vessel. The colon flashes continuously
during processing.
The time display counts down from the selected time to 00:00. The time displayed
at any time is the time remaining in that step.
iv When the count reaches 00:00, the number of the next step is displayed, with
its selected time. Any step displaying PASS instead of a time is omitted, and the
basket will not be lowered into the reagent.
v The operating head moves to the position corresponding to the next step
displayed, and countdown begins again.
vi Steps iv and v are repeated for each subsequent step in the program, until the
final step in the program has been counted down to 00:00, or the time for the next
step has been set to 00:00.
vii When the program is complete, the processor automatically enters Manual mode
and a series of beeps is sounded.
ix Press RAISE on the handset, open the load door, and remove the tissue
baskets.
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Note:
1 On completion of the final step (Step viii), the tissues remain immersed in the
reagent until you remove them. It is impossible for the processor to transfer the
tissues from Position 12 (End of Program) back to Position 1.
WHEN YOU USE THE VACUUM, RAISE THE BASKET FROM THE CONTAINER
WITH THE LOAD DOOR CLOSED. A VACUUM IN THE LAST STEP CAN CAUSE
THE WAX BATH TO BE LIFTED WITH THE BASKET. IF THE WAX BATH FALLS,
WAX MIGHT SPILL.
Each large section of the organiser basket holds five layers of five cassettesthat is,
25 cassettes in total.
The small section holds two layers of five cassettesthat is, 10 cassettes in total.
The tissue cassettes must be laid flat in the organiser baskets, as dictated by the
basket shape.
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8.4 LOADING THE BASKETS INTO THE HANGER
8.4.1 Organiser Baskets
Insert an organiser basket at the top of the basket hanger, with the narrow side of the
basket towards the centre of the instrument.
Ensure the organiser basket is in as far as it can go, and that the flanges on the basket
hanger line up with the slots in the horizontal flange on the basket. Allow the basket to
slide down to the bottom of the head.
Capacities:
REAGENT FUMES ARE PRESENT WHEN YOU OPEN THE LOAD DOOR.
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MAINTENANCE
If hazardous material is split on, or inside, the instrument, carry out the appropriate
decontamination. Cleaning or decontamination methods, other than those
recommended in the Operator Guide, must be checked with a Thermo agent to ensure
that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Each of the main items, and their recommended cleaning method, are presented in the
table on page 48.
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Item Recommended Cleaning Method
Cleaning the instrument regularly, in accordance with the instructions contained within
this Operator Guide, will ensure that the instrument continues to operate efficiently
and safely in normal day-to-day use. Contact your Thermo agent if any part of the
instrument appears to be damaged in any way.
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9.2 WAX BATH TEMPERATURE
The temperature at which the wax bath operates has been factory set to 60C. Check
the wax bath temperature regularly and, if necessary, adjust it by removing the
protective plastic cap, and turning the recessed screws located in the lower half of the
narrow face of the wax bath.
With the narrow face of the wax bath facing to the front;
9.3 DISPOSAL
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9.4 DECONTAMINATION
Always wear protective gloves when you clean or decontaminate the Citadel,
WARNING to protect yourself against the effects of chemicals.
Do not use any chemicals that might interact with materials of manufacture.
WARNING If in doubt, check with the Thermo Service department.
Phenol and Hypochlorites in strong solution will damage the instrument and
WARNING
its accessories.
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PRODUCT RETURN SAFETY DECLARATION
Part 1 DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATE
Any instrument or part of any instrument must be clean before being returned, and where necessary
accompanied by a completed Decontamination Certificate. Should the instrument or any part of it be
received in an unclean condition, or Thermo Fisher Scientific consider it to be a hazard, the instrument or
part will be returned unrepaired at the expense of the customer.
It is important that the certificate is forwarded by post or fax, and a copy attached to the exterior of the
container. Containers will not be opened until the company is in possession of the required certificate.
This form MUST be completed by the customer and NOT a Thermo or distributor employee.
If an instrument or part is to be returned to THERMO, please note the following:-
1 If the instrument or any part of it has been exposed to, or been in contact with potential pathogenic or
radioactive material, it is essential that it is decontaminated.
2 Set procedures are laid down in the European Health and Safety Directives for decontamination. To avoid
any misunderstanding, we request that all instruments or parts returned to us must be accompanied by a
certificate stating the following:
We certify that this (Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial No
has not been exposed to pathogenic, radioactive or other hazardous material and has been cleaned
OR
has been decontaminated and cleaned (if exposed to the above) according to approved procedures,
following exposure to:
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Signed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name (Block Capitals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Company or Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Full address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part 2 Guidelines for Returning Instruments
Please use the checklist below to ensure that the instrument being returned is ready for collection.
All reagents / wax removed from instrument, including vapour traps (if applicable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RMA NUMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARRIER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, WA7 1TA, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1928 534050; Fax: +44 (0) 1928 534049; www.thermoscientific.com/pathology
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TECHNICAL DATA
Citadel 1000 Citadel 2000
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10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
General Indoor use only
Altitude up to 2000m
Pollution degree 2
Installation category II
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ACCESSORIES
11.1 CITADEL 1000
Description Catalogue No.
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11.2 CITADEL 2000
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
We are proud of our quality and reliability, and of our after-sales service. We
continuously strive to improve our service to our customers.
Please ask your distributor or representative about Service Contracts which can keep
your purchase in peak condition for many years to come.
Warranty provisions necessarily vary to comply with differences in national and regional
legislation, and you can find details in your delivery documents or from your dealer or
representative.
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Declaration of Conformity
This Declaration of Conformity, issued under our sole responsibility, is only valid when the instrument
is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
EMC: EN 61326
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Optional accessories considered subject to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive (IVDD) are specifically identified on this Declaration of
Conformity. Further supplies of standard accessories are treated as spares. Convenience aids offered as accessories are not subject to the IVDD.
Anatomical Pathology Division Tudor Road Cheshire +44 (0) 1928 534000 www.thermo.com
Manor Park WA7 1TA +44 (0) 1928 534001 fax
Runcorn UK
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INDEX
A
Altering a program 34 F
Automatic countdown to processing 40
Automatic program 43 Fuse sizes 52
B H
Baskets 11 Hand-held controller 7, 9, 10, 15
Cleaning 48 Display 20
Organiser 7 Illustration 18
Capacities 46, 52
Loading 45 I
Loading into hanger 46
Immersion times 28, 32, 34, 52
Random 7
Indicators
Capacities 52
Amber 9, 10
Loading 45
Green 9, 10
Loading into hanger 46
INSTALLATION 12
Tissue 17, 19, 43
Basket hanger 12
K
Cleaning 48
Loading into Citadel 46 Keys
ALARM CANCEL 22
C AUTO/MANUAL STOP 16
CANCEL ALARM 19
Checking an entered program 33
CHECK/FILL 14, 19
Cleaning and machine care 47
CLOCK 16
Cleaning methods 48
DAYS DELAY 17
Connecting wax bath cables 26
DELAY ON 17
CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS 15
EMERGENCY STOP 19, 21
ENTER 16
D GO TO 1 17
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 57 LOWER 17
Decontamination 47, 50 MINUS 15
Disposal of reagents 49 PLUS 15
PROG 15
E RAISE 17, 44
RAPID 16
Electrical tray 9 RESET 15
Amber indicator 44 ROTATE 17
Entering a delay into a program 38 START TIME 17
Entering a PASS facility 36 STEP 15
ENTERING A PROGRAM 31 VAC 16
Environmental conditions 53
Evaporation covers 14, 25
Cleaning 48
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L Reviewing 33
Running 42
Lift arm assembly 10 Program delays 38
Loading baskets into the hanger 46 Program sequence 44
Loading the hanger into the instrument 46 Program tables 28
Loading the tissue baskets 45 Examples 2930
Preparing 28
M
R
MAINTENANCE 47
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) 2, 25, Reagents 23
50 Clearing agents 23
Mode of operation Dehydrants 23
Manual 20 Disposal 49
Fixatives 23
O Paraffin wax 23
Reagent containers 23
ON/OFF switch 13 Cleaning 48
OPERATING CONDITIONS 21 Filling 24
Operating head assembly 9, 10, 14, 31, 44 Fill levels 24
Cleaning 48 Inserting or removing 14
Operating mode 20 Illustration 14
Alarm 21, 22 Passing over 36
Auto 16, 20, 21 Rewiring the plug 12
Manual 16, 21 Running a program 42
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 10
Vacuum unit 10 S
Overriding program delays 41
SAFETY FEATURES 8
P Safety precautions 5
Safety testing
Parts list PAT 48
Citadel 1000 54 Symbols and Conventions 2
Separate accessories 54
Citadel 2000 55 T
Separate accessories 55
PAT testing 48 TECHNICAL DATA 52
Plug Tissue processor
Fuses 52 Cassettes 7
Rewiring 12 Electrical tray 9
PREPARATION 23 Hand-held controller 7
Product Return Safety Declaration 51 Illustration 11
Programmed delays 17 Introduction 7
Examples 4041 Main body 9
Overriding 41 Operating head assembly 9
PROGRAMMING 28 Size and weight 12, 52
Programs (processing) 7 Illustration 53
Altering 34 Unpacking 12
Automatic 43 Wax baths 9
Sequence 44 Tissue samples 7
Automatic countdown 40
Delays 38
Entering 31
Introduction 28
Passing over a container 36
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U
Unpacking 12
V
Vacuum unit 7, 10, 16, 20
Voltages 5, 13, 52
W
Warranty Statement 56
Wax baths 9, 23
Cleaning 48
Connecting cables to 26
Filling 26
Fill levels 26
Indicators 27
Temperature 49
Wax baths temperature 49
Increasing or decreasing 49
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