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Leica TP1020
Tissue Processor
Instructions for Use
Leica TP1020 V 3.0 RevG, English – 07/2016
Order No. 14 0422 80101 RevG
Always keep this manual with the instrument!
Read carefully before working with the instrument.

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  • Page 1 Instructions for Use Leica TP1020 Tissue Processor Instructions for Use Leica TP1020 V 3.0 RevG, English – 07/2016 Order No. 14 0422 80101 RevG Always keep this manual with the instrument! Read carefully before working with the instrument.
  • Page 3 Leica reserves the right to change technical following thorough investigation in this field. specifications as well as manufacturing process- We are under no obligation to update the present es without prior notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Description of the instrument ........................15 Standard delivery—packing list ......................16 Overview of the Leica TP1020 - with additional wax bath (optional accessory) ......19 General overview Leica TP1020 - with fume control system .............. 21 Accessories supplied together with the instrument ................23 3.6.1...
  • Page 5 Cleaning ..............................76 Maintenance ............................78 12.1 General maintenance instructions ......................78 12.2 Wax bath ..............................79 12.2.1 Altering the standard working temperature ..................79 12.2.2 Reset after excess temperature shutdown ................... 80 12.3 Replacing the fuses ........................... 81 Leica TP1020...
  • Page 6 Table of contents Optional accessories ..........................82 13.1 Three-level tissue basket .......................... 82 13.2 Basket removal device ..........................83 13.3 Basket holder for second tissue basket ....................84 13.4 Connecting the fume outlet tube (optional accessory for instruments with fume control system) ........................87 13.5 Inserting the activated carbon filters (optional on instruments with fume control system) ..

  • Page 7: Important Information

    (Fig. 1 is provided as an example only). Observe the instructions for use! Order No. Serial number In vitro diagnostics (IVD) medical device This product fulfills the requirements of the Council's Directive 98/79/EC Fig. 1 concerning in vitro diagnostics (IVD) medical devices. Leica TP1020...
  • Page 8 • All laboratory personnel designated to operate the Instructions for Use. Leica instrument must read these Instructions for The Leica TP1020 is a modular automated tissue Use carefully and must be familiar with all techni- processor designed for the following laboratory cal features of the instrument before attempting to applications: operate it.

  • Page 9: Safety

    Make sure to comply with the safety instructions and warnings in this chapter. Make sure to read these instructions, even if you are already familiar with the operation and use of other Leica products. Safety notes These Instructions for Use includes important...
  • Page 10 Safety Transport and installation • Keep in mind Chapter 3, "Technical data"! • During transport, keep the instrument upright! • When transporting the instrument, do not lift it up by the carousel cover! • Do not operate the instrument in rooms with explosion hazard. • Caution! The voltage selector is factory preset. Before connecting the instrument to the power supply, make sure this setting is correct for your laboratory's electrical connection values. The socket for connecting the power cable is sealed with an adhesive tape indicating the factory preset voltage for your particular instrument.
  • Page 11 • To clean the painted surfaces, the container platform and the control panel, do not use sol- vents containing acetone or xylene; neither use abrasive cleaning powders! Only mild household detergents may be used! The lacquered surfaces and the control panel are not resistant to xylene or acetone! Leica TP1020...
  • Page 12 • Before replacing the fuses, turn off the power switch and unplug the instrument! • Burnt-out fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same type and specification. For appro- priate brands and specifications, see Chapter 3 "Technical Data". Wax baths • If the excess temperature repeatedly - please call Leica Technical Service. DO NOT continue to use the wax bath. • Check if the wax bath works trouble-free. Use of defective wax baths has to be discontinued for safety reasons! • Empty the wax baths completely before the paraffin cools! When cooling down, the paraffin contracts, which can cause damage to the wax bath.

  • Page 13: Instrument Components And Specifications

    Quantity:.............................2 (optionally 3) Capacity: ................................1.8 l Nominal voltage / rated frequency: ..................230 V AC, 50-60 Hz Nominal capacity per station: ........................150 VA Temperature setting range ....................45 °C – 65 °C ±3 K Excess temperature shutdown ......................85 °C±5 K Leica TP1020...
  • Page 14 Instrument Components and Specifications Technical data (continued) Reagent stations Number ....................10 (9 when 3rd wax bath is installed) Capacity ................................1.8 l Tissue basket Quantity:............................1 (optionally 2) Capacity: ......................100 cassettes (optionally: 200) Programs Quantity:..........................9, freely selectable Programmable time per station ....................99 hrs. 59 min. Delayed start time of processing: ....................up to 9 days Dripping time:............................

  • Page 15: Description Of The Instrument

    Instrument Components and Specifications Description of the instrument The Leica TP1020 is an automatic tissue processor designed for laboratory applications. It is used for the fixation, dehydration and infiltration of his- tological tissue samples with fixatives, alcohol, solvents and paraffin wax.

  • Page 16: Standard Delivery-Packing List

    Instrument Components and Specifications Standard delivery—packing list The Leica TP1020 is available in eleven different configurations, which are described below. All vari- ants also include accessories as described in the table on page 17. If the vacuum function or extraction is required for the intended processes to be carried out using this instrument, this information must be included in the original order.
  • Page 17 Basic Instrument for processing with chloroform as clearing reagent 1 Basic instrument 14 0422 42238 12 Glass beakers with handle 14 0422 42545 2 Wax baths for chloroform 14 0422 32001 1 Standard tissue basket 14 0422 30585 Leica TP1020...
  • Page 18 14 0422 30674 1 Exhaust hose, diameter 50 mm, 4 m long 14 0422 31975 All instrument variants of the Leica TP1020 come with the following accessories: 4 Replacement fuses T 10.0 A L250 V 14 0600 00759 1 Screwdriver 5.5 x 200...

  • Page 19: Overview Of The Leica Tp1020 - With Additional Wax Bath (Optional Accessory)

    Instrument Components and Specifications Overview of the Leica TP1020 - with additional wax bath (optional accessory) Carousel cover Reagent station lid Tissue basket holder Glass container Standard with holder tissue basket Wax bath Notch for wax Beaker carrier with bath connection...
  • Page 20 Instrument Components and Specifications Overview of the Leica TP1020 - with additional wax bath (optional accessory, continued) Continued Connections for wax baths (connection socket for station 10 with cap (not pictured) closed) Voltage selector Wax bath plug Mains switch Socket for power cable Fig.

  • Page 21: General Overview Leica Tp1020 - With Fume Control System

    Instrument Components and Specifications General overview Leica TP1020 - with fume control system Plexiglas fume containment shield Fig. 4 Leica TP1020...
  • Page 22 Instrument Components and Specifications General overview Leica TP1020 - with fume control system (continued) Activated carbon filter receptacle Hose clamp Fume outlet tube (optional accessory) Fig. 5 Instructions for Use V 3.0 RevG, English – 07/2016...

  • Page 23: Accessories Supplied Together With The Instrument

    The wall of the beaker has two marks (Min, Max) that specify the minimum and maximum level in the container. The level must not exceed the Max mark or fall below the Min mark during filling. Fig. 7 Leica TP1020...

  • Page 24: Aluminum Container With Holder (Instruments With Vacuum Function Only Or As An Optional Accessory)

    Instrument Components and Specifications 3.6.3 Aluminum container with holder (instruments with vacuum function only or as an optional accessory) Holding capacity: 1.8 l Instruments equipped with vacuum function are supplied with aluminum containers instead of glass containers. In aluminum containers the level indications marks are located on the inside of the container.

  • Page 25: Wax Bath

    45 - 65 °C ±3 K Empty the wax baths completely be- Excess temperature switch-off fore the paraffin cools! When cooling mechanism: at 85 °C ±5 K down, the paraffin contracts, which can cause damage to the wax bath. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 26: Initial Operation

    Initial Operation Unpacking instructions When the instrument arrives, check the tilt indicator (Fig. 10) on the package. If the arrowhead is blue, the shipment was transported laying flat, was tilted at too great an angle or fell over during transport. Note this on the shipping documents and check the shipment for possible damage.

  • Page 27: Instrument Setup

    Plexiglas plates (15).   When transporting the instrument, do NOT lift it up by the carousel cover!  For safe transport of the instrument, we rec- ommend keeping the original packaging. 11 (not visible) Fig. 10b Leica TP1020...
  • Page 28 Initial Operation Unpacking (continued) When transporting the instrument, do not lift it up by the carousel cover! • To lift up the instrument take it by the reagent container platform or by the lower end of the housing (Fig. 11) and lift it from the base plate (8). • Place the instrument on a stable laboratory table.

  • Page 29: Installation Site Requirements

    If you wish to install the basket holder for a second tissue basket, you should do that now. For mounting instructions, see Chap- ter 13 "Optional Accessories". Fig. 12 Leica TP1020...

  • Page 30: Electrical Connection

    Initial Operation Electrical connection 4.3.1 Checking the voltage selector setting The voltage selector is located in a shell (3) above the power switch (2) at the rear of the instrument. The actual selected voltage can be seen in the window (1). • Check if the setting showing in the window (1) corresponds to the nominal voltage in your laboratory.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Voltage Selector

    (1) of the shell. • Insert the voltage selector shell (3) together with the voltage selector (6) and fuses (7) back into the receptacle in the instrument and press lightly until it locks. • Check again if the right setting shows in the window (1). Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Leica TP1020...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Power Cable

    Initial Operation 4.3.3 Connecting the power cable The instrument is supplied together with various country-specific power cables. The instrument may only be connected to the power with the cable supplied together with the instrument and it may only be connected to grounded sockets. • Before connecting the power cable, check if the power switch (2) at the rear of the instru- ment is disconnected ("O").

  • Page 33: Switching On The Instrument

    • Press "CLOCK". Setting the time The cursor blinks at the hour indication. • To adjust the hours, press PLUS or MINUS respectively. • Press ARROW RIGHT. The cursor jumps to the minute indication. • To adjust the minutes, press PLUS or MINUS respectively. • To finish setting the time press CLOCK again. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 34: Installing The Accessories

    Fig. 17 4.6.1 Installing the wax baths The Leica TP1020 basic instrument is delivered with two wax baths (no. 11 and 12). Optionally a third wax bath can be connected to station no. 10.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Wax Baths

    Fig. 18 Before connecting a third wax bath to station No. 10, the cover cap has to be removed. Finally, the standard instrument configuration has to be altered accordingly (see Chapter 15 "Modifying the instru- ment configuration"). Leica TP1020...

  • Page 36: Fastening The Wax Bath Connection Cables (Instruments With Fume Control System Only)

    Instrument Setup 4.6.3 Fastening the wax bath connection cables (instruments with fume control system only) Instruments with fume control system are equipped with a Plexiglas fume containment shield which consists of two parts. To ensure the fume containment shields can be freely rotated and displaced as re- quired without being obstructed by the wax bath connection cables, two magnetic clamps are provided on each of the cables to attach the cables to the housing.

  • Page 37: The User Interface

    Also displayed are warn- ing codes (W:01 - W:06) to ensure trouble-free processing, and error codes (E:01 - E:13) which indicate instrument or data entry errors. Processing station Leica TP1020...
  • Page 38 The User Interface Key functions Programming, control panel locking, time setting, After 10 seconds the display returns to standard up-and-down movement of the tissue basket reading. All key functions with the exception of the lock- ing key itself are now locked. None of the key functions can be activated.
  • Page 39 The diode is extinguished; the function is switched off. It can, however, be turned back on at any time. • To reactivate the function press the "THREE ARROW" button once again. If the tissue basket is located in a wax bath that contains solid par- affin, the instrument disconnects the up/down function automati- cally. Leica TP1020...
  • Page 40 The User Interface Start, pause, resume, stop and abort automatic tissue processing cycles START button To immediately start processing or to insert delayed starting parameters for automatic pro- cessing after having selected a program. PAUSE/CONT button To pause and resume an automatic processing cycle.
  • Page 41 Vacuum function (variant 2 and 4) To connect / disconnect the vacuum function in the manual processing mode. The Leica TP1020 is available with and without a vacuum function. The instru- ment versions without vacuum func- tions do have the "V" button in the con- trol panel;...
  • Page 42 To modify the parameter in the position where the cursor is located. • To increase the numerical value, press PLUS. • To decrease the numerical value, press MINUS. The Leica TP1020 is available with and • To change the number of baskets from 1 to 2, without a vacuum function. For the variants without vacuum func- press PLUS.

  • Page 43: Programming The Instrument

    1h30 are memorized immediately. Alcohol 80 % 1h30 Alcohol 96 % 1h30 The TP1020 has a memory capacity of 9 programs. Alcohol 100 % 1h00 Each program can be set up and edited by the Alcohol 100 % 1h00 user.

  • Page 44: Special Characteristics Of Two-Basket Programs

    Programming the Instrument 6.1.1 Special characteristics of two-basket programs In one-basket programs, for every processing Example of a two-basket-program station a different infiltration time can be selected. Station Reagent Duration However, in two-basket programs infiltration time is the same for every processing station. Basket Formalin 2h00 no.

  • Page 45: Setting-Up / Editing Programs

    • Push the ARROW LEFT button to move the cursor to the upper line. The cursor blinks next to the first basket symbol. • To change the number of baskets from 1 to 2, press PLUS. • To change the number of baskets from 2 to 1, press MINUS. With this, the infiltration for the tissue baskets will be the same in all stations. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Starting Station

    The cursor blinks at the two positions next to the "V" for vacuum function. • To activate the vacuum, press PLUS. • To deactivate the vacuum, press MINUS. The Leica vacuum accessories for en- hanced tissue infiltrations may ONLY be used with aluminum containers. Glass beakers used in combination with the vacuum accessories have a high hazard potential when damaged! Instructions for Use V 3.0 RevG, English –...

  • Page 47: Selecting Infiltration Times Per Station

    Setting range: 0 hrs. 05 min. to 99 hrs. 59 min. Press ARROW RIGHT to quickly jump to the next station for entering the desired parameters (vacuum and infiltration time). Press PLUS/MINUS to enter the desired parameters. In two-basket programs infiltration time is the same for all stations! Leica TP1020...

  • Page 48: Displaying Total Program Duration

    Programming the Instrument 6.2.7 Displaying total program duration Once a program is set up, total run time can be displayed. • Press CLOCK to display the total run time of the program. The total duration displayed here is 1 day, 0 hours and 12 minutes. • To quit the display indication, press CLOCK again.

  • Page 49: Preparations For Tissue Processing

    The container rims and sealing rings of the lids always have to be clean. The lids have to close tightly - otherwise larger amounts of solvent fumes will escape and, in instruments with vacuum func- tion, vacuum will not be generated. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 50: Filling The Wax Baths

    Preparations for Tissue Processing Filling the wax baths The heated wax baths may only be used with paraffin. Under no circumstances may they be filled with solvents. When solvents heat, a highly explosive mixture builds up! Caution! The interior containers of the wax baths become very hot when the heating function is activated! Do not touch the gray upper rim of the containers with your hands! Burn hazard! Caution when handling hot paraffin! Burn hazard!
  • Page 51 The wax bath rims and sealing rings of the lids always have to be clean and undamaged. The covers must close tightly, as for instruments with vacuum func- tion, the vacuum would not be able to be built up. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 52: Inserting The Tissue Basket

    Preparations for Tissue Processing Inserting the tissue basket Use caution when lowering the carousel! Keep your fingers out of the space between the container lid and the upper rim of the con- tainer! • Fill the tissue cassettes or capsules into the tissue basket. • To hook in the tissue basket(s), the basket holder(s) should not be located over a wax bath.
  • Page 53 When the carousel has completely come to a halt, this indication will disappear from the display. To avoid reagent carryover as far as possible in the manual mode, allow for a sufficient dripping time. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 54: Operating The Instrument In The Manual Processing Mode

    Operating the Instrument in the Manual Processing Mode Lifting and lowering the tissue basket Use caution when lowering the carousel! Keep your fingers out of the space between the container lid and the upper rim of the container! Pressing the corresponding button, the basket can be lifted out of a station or lowered into one.

  • Page 55: Moving The Tissue Basket To The Next Station

    The carousel will stop when the basket is above the next station without lowering the basket into the station. • To move on to the next station, press CIRCLE ARROW again. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 56: Activating The Vacuum Function (Instruments With Vacuum Function Only)

    Activating the vacuum function (instruments with vacuum function only) The Leica TP1020 is available with and without a vacuum function. Instruments without vacuum function also have the "V" button for vacuum on the control panel, however this key is not func- tional.

  • Page 57: Operating The Instrument In The Automatic Processing Mode

    The cursor blinks at the program number data entry position. For a program to be selectable for use, at least one infiltration time for one processing station must have been set. • To start a program, press START. • Select the desired program number by press- ing PLUS or MINUS. • To start the selected program immediately, press START again. Leica TP1020...
  • Page 58 Operating the Instrument in the Automatic Processing Mode Immediate start (continued) • To start the selected program immediately, press START again. The warning codes W:04 - W:06 (see Chapter 13) are displayed for programs of less than 8 hours duration from start until the basket reaches the first wax bath.

  • Page 59: Delayed Start

    2 = Start in two days (= the day after tomorrow), etc. The delay function enables you to start a program e.g. during the weekend, so it will be completed by the time you return to work on Monday. Leica TP1020...
  • Page 60 Operating the Instrument in the Automatic Processing Mode Delayed start (continued) • Press PLUS / MINUS to enter the number of days. • Press ARROW to move the cursor to the data entry position for the hours. • Press PLUS / MINUS to enter the number of hours. • To move the cursor to the digits destined for entering the minutes, push the ARROW key. • Press PLUS / MINUS to enter the number of minutes. The program shown here would be started the next day at 7.30 PM.
  • Page 61 If this is not ensured, fill the wax baths with liquid paraffin. • To override the warning codes and start pro- cessing, press KEY and START simultaneously. The program will be started at the selected delay time. • To quit the display indication, press CLOCK again. Leica TP1020...
  • Page 62 Operating the Instrument in the Automatic Processing Mode Locking the key functions To protect program settings against unintended deletion or altera- tions, the key functions of the control panel can be locked. • To lock the panel, press KEY for 5 seconds. "LOCKED" will be displayed. After 10 seconds the display will return to standard reading. Every time a button is pressed, "LOCKED"...

  • Page 63: Editing And Modifying Programs While A Processing Cycle Is In Progress

    All modifications are saved immediately. The program currently in progress cannot be changed! • Press PROG to quit programming. Display end of processing time While a processing cycle is in progress, it is possible to display the expected end of run time. • To display end of run time, press CLOCK. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 64: Pausing A Process

    Operating the Instrument in the Automatic Processing Mode Editing and modifying programs while a processing cycle is in progress (continued) In the example shown here end of processing would be the next day at 10.38 AM. • To quit the display indication, press CLOCK again.

  • Page 65: Resuming A Paused Process

    STOP. The carousel up-and-down movement stops im- mediately. The display reads "STOP?". With this the instrument is asking you whether you really want to abort the processing cycle currently in progress? • To resume processing, press START. Processing will continue as programmed. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 66: End Of An Automatic Process

    Operating the Instrument in the Automatic Processing Mode Stopping or terminating a process (continued) If there is an emergency, an automatic process- ing cycle can be stopped immediately and - in a subsequent step - entirely aborted. Processing will continue as programmed. • To abort the process, press STOP again.

  • Page 67: Remove The Specimens

    Chapter 14 - "Cleaning"). • Wipe the control panel clean. • Press KEY to lock the panel and that way protect program settings against accidental alteration or misuse. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 68: Warning And Error Codes - Troubleshooting

    Warning and Error Codes – Troubleshooting 10.1 Warning codes The warning codes W:01 - W:06 may be dis- played. W:01, W:02, W 03 - paraffin in station No. 10, 11, 12 is still solid. W:04, W:05, W:06 - paraffin in station No. 10, 11, 12 may still be solid when basket No.
  • Page 69 10/11/12 possibly still solid upon arrival bath. automatic pro- of tissue basket. - If this is not ensured, fill the wax bath cessing cycle. with molten paraffin. - To override / quit the warning code, press KEY and START simultane- ously. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 70: Error Codes

    Warning and Error Codes – Troubleshooting 10.2 Error codes To indicate a series of malfunctions, the error codes E:01 to E:13 are displayed. Three consecutive and very short sound signals that are repeated every 10 seconds reinforce the visual error code. On the next page you will find a com- • To quit the error codes, press any key.
  • Page 71 - Restart processing cycle. - If the same problem recurs, call Technical Service. Error code "E:13" Erroneous data entry for delayed start - Correct erroneous data entry. function (e.g. desired starting time would be earlier than current real time.) Leica TP1020...

  • Page 72: Power Failure" And "Wrong Station" Messages

    Warning and Error Codes – Troubleshooting 10.3 "POWER FAILURE" and "WRONG STATION" messages "POWER FAILURE" is displayed when power is restored after a power failure, but only if the processing cycle in progress has been impaired by the power failure. The display reading is accompanied by a sound In case of a power failure the carousel signal which intends to attract the user's at-...

  • Page 73: Measures To Remove Specimen Material In Case Of Prolonged Power Failure

    • Hang on to the crank handle to keep it securely in its position and remove the tissue basket. Fig. 23 Leica TP1020...
  • Page 74 Warning and Error Codes – Troubleshooting Warning and Error Codes - Troubleshooting (continued) Use caution when lowering the carousel! Keep your fingers out of the space between the container lid and the upper rim of the con- tainer! When you release the crank handle, the carousel will start to slowly descend.

  • Page 75: Abort" Message

    Before reaching that position: • Press PAUSE/CONT to switch to the manual processing mode. • Press CIRCLE ARROW to move the basket to the station where processing was aborted. • Press ARROW DOWN to lower the basket. • To leave the manual processing mode, press PAUSE/CONT again. Processing will then continue where it had previ- ously been aborted. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 76: Cleaning

    Cleaning • Lift the carousel in the manual processing mode. • Remove all station containers from the platform. Spilled reagents have to be wiped away immediately. In case of long-term exposure, the instru- ment surfaces are only conditionally resistant to solvents. Caution! The interior containers of the wax baths become very hot when the heating function is activated! Do not touch the gray upper rim of the containers with your hands! Burn hazard! Caution when handling hot paraffin! Burn hazard!
  • Page 77 • Take the glass or aluminum containers out of the beaker carriers and wash them in the dishwasher. • Fill the wax baths and reagent containers and put them back into place. • Reconnect the wax bath plugs. • Turn on the power switch. Cleaning the Plexiglas fume containment shields of instruments with fume control system • Use a soft plastic spatula for removing residual paraffin from the surface of the shields to avoid scratches. • Apply some alcohol or xylene on a cloth and wipe off the surfaces previously cleaned with the plastic spatula. Do not allow xylene or alcohol to react on the surfaces! Leica TP1020...

  • Page 78: Maintenance

    Maintenance 12.1 General maintenance instructions Only Leica service technicians are authorized to open the instru- ment for maintenance and repair work. Overall, the instrument can be considered maintenance-free. To ensure its trouble-free functioning over a prolonged period of time, we still recom- mend: • Have a preventive maintenance done once a year by a service engineer...

  • Page 79: Wax Bath

    When working with paraffin that has a melting point below 58 °C, the instrument working temperature can be readjusted with the corresponding setting screw. • Use a screw driver to turn the setting screw (1) to the desired value. If you find that the paraffin does not melt com- pletely after lowering the working temperature, slightly readjust again. Fig. 24 Leica TP1020...

  • Page 80: Reset After Excess Temperature Shutdown

    Maintenance 12.2.2 Reset after excess temperature shutdown If the actual temperature rises above the range of normal work- ing temperature, an excess temperature switch-off mechanism re- sponds. The wax bath heating is disconnected. The yellow signal lamp is extinguished. Use of the wax bath can be resumed only af- ter a cooling down period.

  • Page 81: Replacing The Fuses

    • Insert the voltage selector shell together with ter 4.3.2 "Adjusting the voltage selector". the fuses back into the receptacle in the instru- ment and press lightly until it locks. • Remove the fuses (7). • Check if the setting that shows in the window • Insert replacement fuses of the same type. (1) corresponds to the nominal voltage in your laboratory. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 82: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories 13.1 Three-level tissue basket Fig. 26 Holding capacity: 20 cassettes per level The three-level tissue basket consists of a holder (1) in which the three levels (2) for the cassettes are stacked. The upper level is closed with a lid (3). Instructions for Use V 3.0 RevG, English –...

  • Page 83: Basket Removal Device

    • To lift the hook (2), press the spring (3) down- wards with your thumb. • Lock the hook (2) into the upper rim of the tissue basket and release the spring. • Lift the basket slightly and remove it from the basket holder in a horizontal movement. Fig. 27 Leica TP1020...

  • Page 84: Basket Holder For Second Tissue Basket

    Optional accessories 13.3 Basket holder for second tissue basket To increase the specimen throughput the instrument can be retrofitted with a basket holder for a second tissue basket. A second tissue basket (standard or three-level type) has to be ordered separately. Standard delivery 1 basket holder for second tissue basket 1 wax bath...
  • Page 85 • Insert the Allen screw (8b) into the bore from above and tighten with an Allen key no. 3. • Insert the hub (2) of the carousel cover (1) from above into the axle (3) of the center piece. • To secure hold on to the disc (4) and rotate the carousel cover clock- wise. Leica TP1020...
  • Page 86 Optional accessories Basket holder for second tissue basket (continued) The instrument standard configuration will then have to be changed accordingly to acknowl- edge that a third wax bath has been connected - see Chapter Fig. 30 Installing the station holder Connecting the third wax bath • Use a screw driver to lift the reagent station • Pull off the cover cap from the socket no. 10.

  • Page 87: Connecting The Fume Outlet Tube (Optional Accessory For Instruments With Fume Control System)

    Fig. 31 Installing the fume outlet tube • Put the tube (1) over the connecting piece on the left side of the hous- ing and fasten by means of the hose clamp (2) that is supplied with the instrument. Leica TP1020...

  • Page 88: Inserting The Activated Carbon Filters (Optional On Instruments With Fume Control System)

    Optional accessories 13.5 Inserting the activated carbon filters (optional on instruments with fume control system) Instruments with fume control system can be equipped with two activated carbon filters. One filter is specific to formaldehyde, whilst the other takes up other solvents. The working life of the activated carbon filters is dependent on the reagent concentrations actually used, instru- ment running time and ambient temperature.

  • Page 89: Ordering Information

    Wax bath (resistant to chloroform) 1.8 l, adjustable up to 70 °C ........ 14 0422 32001 Screwdriver for wax bath ....................14 0170 10702 Fume outlet tube (solvent resistant) 2 m ................ 14 0422 31974 Fume outlet tube (solvent resistant) 4 m ................ 14 0422 31975 Leica TP1020...

  • Page 90: Appendix

    Editing the configuration menu • Switch the instrument off at the main power switch. • Turn the power switch back on. While the display still reads "TP1020 V x.xx" press PROG for a short while. The first configuration menu item is displayed. Modifying the configuration For this menu item four different settings Signal level = Setting of the desired type and can be selected.
  • Page 91 • To change the setting, press the PLUS / MINUS keys. • For the next menu item, press the CURSOR button. The next standard setting is displayed. ProgPreset? = Set programs no. 6 - 9 to factory preselected standard values? Leica TP1020...
  • Page 92 Appendix Modifying the instrument configuration (continued) Standard setting is "NO". Programs no. 6 - 9 come with a number of factory preset standard values; how- • To change the setting, press the PLUS key. ever these may be altered by the user. When answering "YES", programs no. 6 - 9 are set to standard values and programs no.

  • Page 93: Reagents Appropriate For Use With The Instrument

    Appendix 15.2 Reagents appropriate for use with the instrument The following reagents are safe for use with the TP1020: Important! Using other than the reagents listed below can cause damage to the instrument or to parts of the instrument. Fixation...

  • Page 94: Factory-Set Programs

    Appendix 15.3 Factory-set programs Program No. 6 - 1 basket Station Reagent Duration 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 Paraffin 0h15 Paraffin 0h15 Program No. 8 - 2 baskets Station Reagent Duration 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15 0h15...
  • Page 95 Reagent Duration 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 Paraffin 1h00 Paraffin 1h00 Program No. 9 - 2 basket Station Reagent Duration 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 1h00 Paraffin 1h00 Paraffin 1h00 Leica TP1020...
  • Page 96 Appendix Leica TP1020 - Programming Worksheet Program No. Name: Date: Written by: Station Reagent Duration Notes Paraffin Paraffin Instructions for Use V 3.0 RevG, English – 07/2016...
  • Page 97 Appendix Leica TP1020 - Programming Worksheet Program No. Name: Date: Station Reagent Duration Notes Paraffin Paraffin Leica TP1020...

  • Page 98: Warranty And Service

    Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH guarantees that the contractual product delivered has been subjected to a comprehensive quality control proce- dure based on the Leica in-house testing standards, and that the product is faultless and complies with all technical specifications and/or agreed characteristics warranted.

  • Page 99: Decontamination Certificate

    Dear Customer, Any product that is to be returned to Leica Biosystems or serviced on site, must be cleaned and decontaminated in the appropriate manner. Since it is not possible to decontaminate for prion diseases, such as CJD, BSE, CWD etc., equipment exposed to specimens containing prion diseases cannot be returned to Leica Biosystems for repair.
  • Page 100 Such equipment must not be returned without the written agreement of Leica Biosystems. Decontamination Certificate The equipment has been prepared to ensure safe handling/transportation. Whenever possible, please use the original transportation case/box. Important - to avoid refusal of shipment: Place one copy in the unit prior to packaging, or hand it over to the service engineer. Customer assumes all responsibility for the immediate return shipment of articles sent to Leica without proper decontamination documentation.
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