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Quality and Experience
Operating Manual
pfm Waterbath 1000
Please read this operating manual
carefully before using the instrument
for the first time and make certain
that you are familiar with the
method of operation as well as the
instrument's controls to ensure that
it is used correctly.
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  • Page 1 Quality and Experience Operating Manual pfm Waterbath 1000 Please read this operating manual carefully before using the instrument for the first time and make certain that you are familiar with the method of operation as well as the instrument’s controls to ensure that it is used correctly.
  • Page 2 All the information in this operating manual applies to the pfm Waterbath 1000. Serial number: Please enter the serial number of your instrument here. It can be found on the nameplate.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Cleaning and care of touchscreen/display 4.4 Returning the waterbath for repair or maintenance 4.5 Decontamination 4.6 Instrument fuse 4.7 Warranty 4.8 Declaration of Conformity Part 5 – Accessories Part 6 – Disposal of the pfm Waterbath 1000 after decommissioning pfm Waterbath 1000 Rev. 2022-01-31...
  • Page 4: Part 1 - Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Part 1 – Safety instructions Please read this operating manual carefully before working with the pfm Waterbath 1000. Make certain that you are familiar with the instrument’s controls and method of operation. Failure to observe these precautions is contrary to the recognised standards of good practice and the intended use of the instrument.
  • Page 5 Permissible temperature range at the place of use +10°C - +40°C 10°C 50°C Permissible temperature range for storage and transportation -10°C - +50°C -10°C Permissible humidity range for storage and transportation, and at the place of use 10% - 80% (non-condensing) pfm Waterbath 1000 Rev. 2022-01-31...
  • Page 6: Intended Purpose

    Safety instructions 1.2 Intended purpose The pfm Waterbath 1000 is a modern waterbath used to process and must only be operated by appropriately trained stretch paraffin sections of human and animal tissue samples staff. The device facilitates the preparation of tissue samples,...
  • Page 7: General Precautions

    Risk of infection The electromagnetic environment should be assessed When working with infectious materials, appropriate before the pfm Waterbath 1000 is operated. Do not use this safety measures must be implemented. The specimens used instrument near strong sources of electromagnetic radiation may potentially be infectious.
  • Page 8: Part 2 - Introduction

    2.1 View of the pfm Waterbath 1000 Protective mains power connection Fill level marking Emptying marking Display 2.2 Technical data for the pfm Waterbath 1000 ▸ Dimensions overall (W/D/H): 280 x 386 x 77.5 mm ▸ Instrument fuse, primary circuit: T 6.3 A ▸...
  • Page 9: Part 3 - Operating Instructions

    NOTE If possible, retain the original packaging for the entire lifetime of the instrument so that you can repackage the instrument correctly if it needs to be sent for servicing. pfm Waterbath 1000 Rev. 2022-01-31...
  • Page 10: Initial Operation

    Operating instructions 3.2 Initial operation ▸ WARNING Before switching on the pfm Waterbath 1000 for the first time, Caution! Only use the mains check that the supply voltage and power cable with ferrite core frequency specified on the nameplate supplied with the instrument.
  • Page 11: Language Selection

    3.7 Illumination ▸ WARNING The pfm Waterbath 1000 has a triple illumination function. ▸ The surface of the water can be illuminated with white, blue Caution! The heating and illumination or blue/white non-dazzling light.
  • Page 12: Filling The Waterbath

    ▸ Only pour out the water over the blue Emptying marking emptying marking. pfm Waterbath 1000 Rev.2022-01-31...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Fill level sensor defective Check the fill level sensor and replace if necessary Waterbath not filled sufficiently Check the minimum fill level and top up water if necessary Check the fill level sensor and replace if necessary pfm Waterbath 1000 Rev. 2022-01-31...
  • Page 14: Part 4 - Maintenance, Cleaning And Care

    Details can be obtained from maintenance should be carried out once a year by a trained your sales representative or directly from pfm medical ag. service technician authorised by pfmmedical. pfm medical ag We recommend an annual electrical safety inspection.
  • Page 15: Returning The Waterbath For Repair Or Maintenance

    If this is not possible for any particular reason, the please complete the decontamination certificate carefully. instrument can be sent to pfm medical ag. Before you send You can find the current certificate on our website: an instrument to pfmmedical for a service, it must be http://www.pfmmedical.com/downloads...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    Transportation of the device to and/or patient are located. us and return transportation during this period shall be at the customer‘s risk. 4.8 Declaration of Conformity The current Declaration of Conformity form can be found on ourwebsite: http://www.pfmmedical.com/downloads pfm Waterbath 1000 Rev.2022-01-31...
  • Page 17: Part 5 - Accessories

    Accessories Part 5 – Accessories Cover with handle for pfm Waterbath 1000 REF 041020 ▸ Material: Black anodised aluminium ▸ Protects against contamination Reflection plate black REF 041040 ▸ Material: Black anodised aluminium pfm Waterbath 1000 Rev. 2022-01-31...
  • Page 18: Part 6 - Disposal Of The Pfm Waterbath 1000 After Decommissioning

    Electronic Equipment). At pfm medical ag, we feel responsible for our products, from the initial concept through to their disposal, and we regard this as an opportunity for us to make our contribution to the conservation of resources. As the manufacturer, we assume responsibility for the disposal of the decommissioned equipment on your behalf.
  • Page 19 Notes For your notes pfm Waterbath 1000 Rev. 2022-01-31...
  • Page 20 Our Customer Solutions Team will be happy to advise you. service@pfmmedical.com +49 (0)2236 9641-220 +49 (0)2236 9641-51 pfm medical ag Certified to Wankelstrasse 60 DIN EN ISO 13485 50996 Cologne Germany www.pfmmedical.com – For more information about pfm medical ag products IFU1001001/ Rev.2022-01-31...

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