Leica Biosystems EG1160 - Manual (Page 14)

14 Instruction manual V 4.1 – 05/2001
Work area (20)
The temperature of the work area is adjustable from 45°C to 70°C. It includes
the embedding area, forceps holder (11), recessed area for cassettes (10)
and space to remove the lids. The forceps holder (11) is separately heated.
The heated recessed area is designed for approximately eight cassettes.
By closing the drain hole with the stopper provided, it can be utilised as a
paraffin tray. Several grooves and drain holes in the area where the lids are
removed provide that molten paraffin drains rapidly.
Main switch (21)
The main switch - a green toggle switch - is located on the back of the in-
strument. It is not necessary, however, to turn the instrument off with the
main switch after daily operation.
In daily routine, the tissue embedding center should be switched on and off
with the ON/OFF button on the control panel.
Note:
If the Leica EG 1160's automatic turn-on feature is used, i. e. if it is pro-
grammed to turn on automatically to be ready to operate when the user
arrives, the main switch must be in the ON condition.
Note:
After a power failure, the Leica EG 1160 will not switch on automatically. At
that stage, it is in the standby condition, just like after turning it on with the
main switch, i.e. you have to set it going pushing the ON/OFF switch.
Cooling
Whenever the instrument was disconnected from mains, for example after
a power failure or when it had been turned off with the main switch, it will
take 10 minutes until the condenser of the cooling system is ready to oper-
ate.
Cover cap for illumination (23)
The cover cap for the light bulb is inserted at the front of the paraffin dis-
penser. For light bulb replacement, the cap is pulled towards the operator.
8. Components and features
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