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- Page 1 Instructions for Use HistoCore Arcadia C Cold Plate HistoCore Arcadia C V 1.7, English 12/2017 Order No.: 14 0393 80101 Rev. J Always keep this manual with the instrument. Read carefully before working with the instrument.
- Page 3 Leica Biosystems reserves the right to change following thorough investigation in this field. technical specifications as well as manufactur- We are under no obligation to update the present ing processes without prior notice.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Important Information ......................... 3 Naming conventions ........................3 Symbols in the text and their meanings ..................3 Instrument type ..........................6 Intended use of instrument ......................6 Qualification of personnel ......................6 Safety ............................. 7 Safety notes ........................... 7 Warnings ............................ -
Page 5: Important Information
Important Information Naming conventions The full name of the device is HistoCore Arcadia C Cold Plate. The device is called HistoCore Arcadia C to ensure that the Instructions for Use are well legible. Symbols in the text and their meanings... - Page 6 Important Information Symbols in the text and their meanings Serial number Environmental protection symbol of the China RoHS directive. The number in the symbol indicates the "Environment-friendly Use Period" of the product. The symbol is used if a substance restricted in China is used in excess of the max- imum permitted limit.
- Page 7 Indicates the item can be recycled where correct facilities exist. The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) indicates a device’s compliance with applicable ACMA technical standards of New Zealand and Australia - that is, for telecommunications, radio communications, EMC and EME. HistoCore Arcadia C – Cold Plate...
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Page 8: Instrument Type
Fig.1 Intended use of instrument The HistoCore Arcadia C is a cold plate for chilling and blocking out histological tissue samples in paraffin blocks. Any other use of the instrument will be considered as improper use! Qualification of personnel • The HistoCore Arcadia C may be operated by trained laboratory personnel only. -
Page 9: Safety
The protective devices on the instrument and its accessories must not be removed or modified. Only service personnel qualified by Leica Biosystems may repair the instru- ment and access the instrument's internal components. Use only the provided power cable - this must not be replaced with a different power cable. -
Page 10: Warnings
Safety To prevent damage to the instrument or the specimen, only accessories authorized by Leica Biosystems may be used. Warnings The safety devices installed in this instrument by the manufacturer only constitute the basis for accident prevention. Operating the instrument safely is, above all, the responsibility of the owner, as well as the designated personnel who operate, service or repair the instrument. - Page 11 • Switch off the instrument each time before servicing, repairing or cleaning, and pull out the power plug. • Failure to observe the instructions specified by the manufacturer may result in damage to the protection provided by the instrument. HistoCore Arcadia C – Cold Plate...
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Page 12: Instrument Components And Specifications
Instrument Components and Specifications Overview — instrument components Instrument front view Fig.2 1. Power switch 4. Heat sink 2. Refrigeration system (inside) Port for power inlet 3.Cooling surface AC fuses Main features of the instrument • The instrument is distinguished by a simple, modular design and a powerful refrigeration unit with precisely controlled cooling performance. -
Page 13: Technical Data
158 W( at 50Hz) ;185 W( at 60Hz) Safety factor Refrigerant R 134a Compressor oil 150 +10/-5 ml Ester RL7H, ISO 7 * according to ASHRAE, condensing temperature: 54.4 °C, evaporating temperature: -23.3 °C Coolant 115 g ± 2 g HistoCore Arcadia C – Cold Plate... - Page 14 Instrument Components and Specifications Technical Data (Continued) Dimensions and weights for instrument Order No. 14 0393 53599, 14 0393 54102, 14 0393 54092,14 0393 54091 Width: 400 mm Depth: 605 mm Height: 385 mm Weight: 30 kg Dimensions and weights for instrument Order No.
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Page 15: Setting Up The Instrument
14 0393 57260 Sets of spare fuses: 220-240 VAC, 5A 250 V 14 6000 05015 100-120 VAC, 10A 250V 14 6000 05078 Instructions for Use (printed German/English with language CD 14 0393 80200) 14 0393 80001 HistoCore Arcadia C – Cold Plate... - Page 16 Please compare the delivered components against the packing list and your order. Should there be any discrepancy, please contact the Leica Biosystems distributor handling your order. Instructions for Use V 1.7 Rev. J – 12/2017...
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Page 17: Unpacking And Installation
2. Open the package. Lift up and remove the carton wall (3). 3. Remove the foam pads (4) one by one. Fig.3 The HistoCore Arcadia C always has to be transported upright and horizon- tally. It must not be inverted under any circumstances, even for short periods, or stored on one of its sides. -
Page 18: Moving The Instrument
Setting up the instrument Unpacking and installation (Continued) 4. Ensure that when removing the instrument (5) from the pallet this is carried out by two people lifting four lower corners of the housing base (Fig. 5. Place the instrument on a stable laboratory table. -
Page 19: Power Supply
Setting up the instrument Power supply The HistoCore Arcadia C refrigeration unit requires a specific voltage and frequency (refer to "Technical data" chapter), and is therefore always delivered with a power cord that fits the instrument. Please observe the following notes to prevent damage to the instrument. -
Page 20: Operation
Operation Switching the instrument on After installation as described in 4, the HistoCore Arcadia C is ready for Chapter operation. Switch on the device with the Power switch at the front left of the instrument ("I" = ON). A lamp lights up in the switch to indicate that the unit is op- erational and the refrigeration unit will start working. -
Page 21: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance instructions Only Leica Biosystems service technicians are authorized to open the instrument for mainte- nance and repair work. Please observe the following points to ensure the instrument's reliable function over extended periods: • Clean the instrument with care after each use. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you cannot solve your problem using the help in the following table, please contact your Leica Biosystems customer service organization or the Leica Bosystems dealer from whom you pur- chased the instrument. Error condition Possible causes Corrective action... -
Page 23: Warranty And Service
Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH guarantees that the contractual product delivered has been subjected to a comprehensive quality control procedure based on the Leica Biosystems in-house testing standards, and that the product is faultless and complies with all technical specifications and/or characteristics warranted. -
Page 24: Decontamination Confirmation
Decontamination Confirmation Every product that is returned to Leica Biosystems or that requires on-site maintenance must be properly cleaned and decontaminated. You can find the dedicated template of the decontamination confirmation on our website www.LeicaBiosystems.com within the product menu. This template has to be used for gathering all required data. - Page 26 Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Heidelberger Strasse 17-19 D- 69226 Nussloch Tel.: +49 - (0) 62 24 - 143 0 Fax: +49 - (0) 62 24 - 143 268 Web: www.LeicaBiosystems.com...
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