Leica Biosystems HI1220 - Manual (Page 6)

6 Instructions for Use V 3.2 RevE – 02/2013
1.2 Qualification of personnel
• The Leica HI1220 may be operated by trained
laboratory personnel only.
• All laboratory personnel designated to operate
this instrument must read these Instructions
for Use carefully and must be familiar with all
technical features of the instrument before
attempting to operate it.
Fig. 1
1.3 Intended use of instrument
The HI1220 microscope slide flattening table for
paraffin sections is a heating plate with high heat
output and precise temperature control.
The HI1220 is suitable for flattening and drying
cut tissue samples in all fields of biomedical
research and routine diagnostics.
1.4 Instrument type
All information provided in these Instructions for
Use applies only to the instrument type indicated
on the cover page.
A nameplate indicating the instrument serial num-
ber is attached to the rear side of the instrument.
Any other use of the instrument is
considered improper.
Failure to adhere to these instructions
may result in an accident, personal
injury, damage to the instrument or
accessory equipment.
Proper and intended use includes
compliance with all inspection and
maintenance instructions, along with
the observance of all instructions in
the Instructions for Use.
Fig. 1 is provided as an example only
and shows a valid nameplate for this
instrument with the necessary in-
formation about instrument type and
power requirement. The precise data
for the various versions is specified in
Chapter 3.1 "Technical data" .
1. Important Information