Chapter 2 - Basic Operation; Safety - Thermo Scientific HistoStar Operator's Manual

Chapter 2 - Basic Operation

Safety

Before operating the HistoStar , ensure that the following safety statements have been read and understood.
Do not use the HistoStar in the presence of combustible chemicals as fire or explosion
may occur.
Molten wax is hot and can cause severe burns.
Do not overfill the wax tank.
When dealing with multiple specimens at once, ensure suitable precautions are taken
to avoid mix ups.
Cold plate should be switched off when not in use to prevent excessive frost build up.
Ensure all suitable precautions are taken if handling infectious materials.
It is recommended that the waste wax drawer is emptied daily.
Periodically check the temperature of the wax in the wax tank using a calibrated
thermometer. Compare the measured value with the reading on the touchscreen
display. The two readings should be within ± 2.0°C of each other at any setting. If
this is not the case, contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.
Do not use wax with a melting point in excess of 70°C (167°F) as it may not melt.
The HistoStar is sealed in critical areas to prevent spilled molten wax from leaking
inside the unit. In the event of a large spillage, inspect the unit thoroughly for signs of
leakage into the interior. If such leakage is suspected, remove the unit from service
immediately and contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Department.
The surface of the main deck on the HistoStar Embedding Module is hot.
The surface of the cold plate on the HistoStar Cold Module is very cold.
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