Maintenance Instructions - Leica HistoCore AUTOCUT Instructions For Use Manual

Caution
Using the wrong fuses which are not with the same specification defined in the section of Technical
data in the Instructions for Use.
Delayed diagnosis because the instrument does not work using wrong fuses.
• Only use fuses of the same specification defined in the section of Technical data in the
Instructions for Use.
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Fig. 143
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Maintenance instructions

Tips
Only authorized and qualified service personnel may access the internal components of the
instrument for service and repair.
The instrument is basically maintenance-free.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument over a long period of time, the following is
recommended by Leica Biosystems:
1. Thoroughly clean the instrument on a daily basis.
2. Enter into a service contract at the latest at the end of the warranty period. For more
information, please contact your local Leica Biosystems technical service center.
3. Have the instrument inspected on a regular basis by a qualified service technician authorized
by Leica Biosystems. The intervals depend on how heavily the instrument is used.
We recommend the following inspection intervals depending on the general workload of the instrument
as defined in the two categories listed in the table:
Number of sections per day:
Workload (hours per day):
Sectioning speed:
Specimen material:
HistoCore AUTOCUT
• Insert a small screwdriver into the cutout
1
• Remove the voltage selector housing
4
• Remove the fuses. While doing so, leave the voltage
5
• Replace defective fuses and reinstall the voltage
• Check that the correct voltage value is displayed in
Category I
> 8,000 sections per day
> 5 hours per day
Predominantly high sectioning
speed
Working with soft and hard
specimens
Cleaning and Maintenance
143-3") and carefully pry out the insert.
together with the fuses
selector switch block (→ "Fig. 143-5")
selector into the instrument.
the viewing window (→ "Fig.
(→ "Fig.
(→ "Fig. 143-2")
(→ "Fig. 143-4").
in the housing.
143-1").
Category II
< 8,000 sections per day
< 5 hours per day
Slow to medium sectioning
speed
Predominantly soft specimen
material
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