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- Page 1 Leica EG F Heatable forceps Instructions for Use English Order No.: 14 0388 83101 – Revision H Always keep this manual with the instrument. Read carefully before working with the instrument.
- Page 3 These are determined only by the contract provisions agreed between ourselves and our customers. Leica reserves the right to change technical specifications as well as manufacturing processes without prior notice. Only in this way is it possible to continuously improve the technology and manufacturing techniques used in our products.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Important Information ..........................Symbols in the text and their meanings ....................... 5 Qualification of personnel ..........................6 Intended use of instrument ..........................6 Safety ................................Safety instructions ............................8 Warnings ................................9 Installation ..............................Unpacking instructions ..........................10 Standard delivery ............................ -
Page 5: Important Information
(ElektroG). ElektroG is the law regarding the sale, return and environmentally sound disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Symbol: Title of the symbol: CE Compliance CE labeling shows that the product corresponds to Description: one or more applicable European directives. Leica EG F... -
Page 6: Qualification Of Personnel
Intended use of instrument The Leica EG F is an electrical heatable forceps used for transferring and orienting histological tissue samples. Version 1.5, Revision H... - Page 7 Any use of the instrument other than its designated use is considered improper. Note These Instructions for Use must be appropriately supplemented as required by the existing regulations on accident prevention and environmental safety in the operator's country. Leica EG F...
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Page 8: Safety
Warning • The protective devices located on the instrument and the accessories must not be removed or modified. Only service personnel qualified by Leica may repair the instrument and access the instrument's internal components. • Use only the provided power cable – this must not be replaced with a different power cable. -
Page 9: Warnings
(as defined in these Instructions for Use) must be followed when operating or replacing the item marked. • Failure to adhere to these instructions may lead to accidents causing personal injury and/or damage to the instrument or accessories or destroyed, unusable specimens. Leica EG F... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Installation Unpacking instructions Warning When the instrument is delivered, check the packaging first. Check the shipment for possible damage and note this on the shipping documents if necessary. ò ð Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 1. Carefully cut through the adhesive tape at the indicated locations (→... -
Page 11: Standard Delivery
14 0388 83001 Language CD 14 0388 83200 The country specific power cord needs to be ordered separately. Please find a list of all power cords available for your device on our website www.LeicaBiosystems.com within the product section. Leica EG F... -
Page 12: Setting Up The Instrument/Site Requirements
Installation Note • Carefully check the delivery against the packing list, delivery note and your order. • Should there be any discrepancy, please contact the Leica sales unit handling your order or your Leica dealer. Setting up the instrument/Site requirements Warning •... - Page 13 • Before connecting the instrument to the mains, ensure that the voltage selector switch is set to the correct local voltage! • An incorrect setting of the voltage selector can cause serious damages to the instrument! • The instrument must be disconnected from mains before changing the voltage selection. Fig. 6 Leica EG F...
- Page 14 Installation Connecting the power cord • Before connecting the power cord, ensure that the mains switch (→ Fig. 6-1) to Off = 0. • From the cable set, select the power cable with the plug suitable for your power socket. Warning The instrument must be connected to mains only with the supplied power cord and only to a grounded socket.
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Page 15: Instrument Characteristics
Overview – instrument components/functions Control instrument (front view) Fig. 7 Control unit (rear view) Fig. 8 Control panel Mains switch Heatable forceps (tip width 1 mm), with cable Socket for power cable Forceps holder Voltage selector Paraffin collecting tray Leica EG F... -
Page 16: Instrument Components/Functions
Instrument Characteristics Instrument components/functions Fig. 9 The control panel on the front side of the control unit consists of a membrane keypad with push buttons (→ Fig. 9-9), a single-line display (→ Fig. 9-8) and an LED (→ Fig. 9-10) which flashes yellow during the warm-up phase. -
Page 17: Specifications
740 hPa to 1100 hPa applicable Dimensions and weight Dimensions (W x H x D): 130 x 110 x 180 mm Empty weight (unpacked): approx. 1.5 kg Programmable parameters in the display Temperature ranges displayed in °C or °F Leica EG F... -
Page 18: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance and Cleaning Warning • Before any maintenance, switch off the instrument and unplug it from power supply. • To clean the exterior surfaces, use a mild and pH-neutral commercial household cleaner. You may NOT use: Alcohol, cleaning materials containing alcohol (glass cleaner!), abrasives, or solvents containing acetone or xylene! The lacquered surfaces and the control panel are not resistant to xylene or acetone! •... -
Page 19: Warranty And Service
The scope of warranty depends on the contents of the individual contract concluded, being regarded as binding only the warranty conditions of your local Leica sales unit or of the company from which you acquired the product. Technical service information If you require technical service or replacement parts, please contact your Leica sales office or dealer who sold the product. -
Page 20: Decontamination Confirmation
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 22 Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Heidelberger Str. 17 - 19 D-69226 Nussloch Germany Tel.: +49 - (0) 6224 - 143 0 Fax: +49 - (0) 6224 - 143 268 Web: www.LeicaBiosystems.com...
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