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- Page 1 Instructions for Use Leica EG1150 C Cold Plate Leica EG1150 C V 2.6, English 07/2016 Order No.: 14 0388 80101 RevH Always keep this manual with the instrument. Read carefully before working with the instrument.
- Page 3 Leica reserves the right to change technical stand it following thorough investigation in this specifications as well as manufacturing pro- field.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Important Information ..........................5 Symbols in the text and their meanings ....................5 Qualification of personnel ........................6 Intended use of instrument ........................6 Instrument type ............................6 Safety ................................7 Safety notes .............................. 7 Warnings ..............................8 Integrated safety devices ........................ -
Page 5: Important Information
The package must be kept in a dry en- and transporting the pack- vironment. age. Minimum -29 °C It is not permitted to stack packages, Maximum +50 °C and no loads may be placed on top of the package. Manufacturer Leica EG1150 C... -
Page 6: Qualification Of Personnel
85 % r.H Tip-n-Tell indicator to moni- 1.3 Intended use of instrument tor whether the shipment has The Leica EG1150 C is a cold plate for chilling been transported and stored and blocking out histological tissue samples in in upright position according paraffin blocks. -
Page 7: Safety
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. -
Page 8: Warnings
Safety To prevent damage to the instrument or the specimen, only accessories authorized by Leica may be used. 2.2 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 clean the instrument. -
Page 9: Integrated Safety Devices
This circuit breaker disconnects the unit from the power supply in the event of a short circuit. • In this case, the main switch jumps to the position "0" = Off. Fig. 2 Leica EG115 0 C... -
Page 10: Instrument Components And Specifications
• Optimized temperature distribution in the cold plate prevents dripping condensation. • The generously-dimensioned cooling surface has room for around 70 blocks. • Designed for use with the Leica EG1150 H paraffin embedding station. Refrigeration system Illuminated (inside) -
Page 11: Technical Data
R 134a Compressor oil: 180 cm Emkarate RL 15 s, ICI *according to CECOMAF, fluid temperature: 55 °C, evaporation temperature: -25 °C Dimensions and weights Width: 360 mm Depth: 650 mm Height: 360 mm Weight: 23 kg Leica EG115 0 C... -
Page 12: Instrument Setup
The instru- ment should not be operated in hazardous locations. 4.2 Delivery range The basic equipment for the Leica EG1150 C cold plate contains the fol- lowing components: Order No. • 1 basic unit Leica EG1150 C only for Australia: •... -
Page 13: Unpacking And Installation
1. Remove and lift off 8x screws (1) for the lid (2). The Leica EG1150 C always has to be transported upright and ho- rizontally. It must not be inverted under any circumstances, even for short periods, or stored on one of its sides. - Page 14 Instrument Setup 4. Lift the EG1150 C instrument (5) from the bottom pad (6). Also grab the instrument with one hand down and at the front (7) and with the other hand up and at the back (8) and lift it straight from the trans- port crate.
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Page 15: Power Supply
Instrument Setup 4.4 Power supply The Leica EG1150 C refrigeration unit requires a specific voltage and fre- quency (refer to the "Technical Data" chapter), and is therefore always delivered with a power cable that fits the instrument. Observe these instructions to prevent damage to the instrument:... -
Page 16: Operation
After installation as described in Chapter 4, the Leica EG1150 C is ready for operation. Switch on the device with the On-Off switch at the front left of the instrument ("I" = ON). A lamp lights up in the switch to indicate that the unit is operational and the refrigeration unit will start working. -
Page 17: Instrument Malfunctions
Operation 5.3 Instrument malfunctions If you cannot solve your problem using the help in the following table, please contact your Lei- ca customer service organization or the Leica dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Malfunction Possible causes Corrective action Instrument doesn't work. -
Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance
• Regularly remove dust from the ventilation slots on the back of the instrument with a brush or vacuum cleaner. • Have the instrument inspected at least once a year by an authorized Leica customer service technician. • Enter into a service contract at the end of the warranty period. For more information, contact the relevant Leica customer service organization. -
Page 19: Warranty And Service
The scope of the warranty is based on the content of the concluded agreement. The warranty terms of your Leica sales organization or the or- ganization from which you have purchased the contractual product shall apply exclusively. -
Page 20: Decontamination Certificate (Master)
Dear Customer, Any product that is to be returned to Leica Biosystems or serviced on site, must be cleaned and decontaminated in the appropriate manner. Since it is not possible to decontaminate for prion diseases, such as CJD, BSE, CWD etc., equipment exposed to specimens containing prion diseases cannot be returned to Leica Biosystems for repair. - Page 21 Place one copy in the unit prior to packaging, or hand it over to the service engineer. Customer assumes all responsibility for the immediate return shipment of articles sent to Leica without proper decontamination documentation. If you have any further questions, please call your local Leica organization.
- Page 22 Notes Instructions for Use V 2.6 RevH – 07/2016...
- Page 24 Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Heidelberger Str. 17 - 19 D-69226 Nussloch Germany Phone: +49 6224 143-0 Fax: +49 6224 143-268 Internet: http://www.LeicaBiosystems.com...
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