Leica Biosystems EG1150 H - Manual (Page 20)

20 Instructions for Use V 2.5 RevF – 09/2014
5.1 Instrument parts/functions Paraffin reservoir (1)
The paraffin reservoir has a capacity of approx.
3 liters. The paraffin temperature can be set be-
tween 55 °C and 70 °C in 5 K increments. The lid
should always be in place otherwise the adjusted
temperature cannot be maintained.
An overtemperature cutout is provided to prevent
overheating the paraffin if temperature control
fails.
A built-in filtering screen prevents any particles
contained in the paraffin from getting in the par-
affin block.
5. Operation
Fig. 10
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2
12
13
11
14
13
1
2
Dispenser (2)
The dispenser is heated separately. The tem-
perature setting of the dispenser and paraffin
reservoir is coupled.
The quantity of paraffin released from the filler
tube (14) can be adjusted continuously with the
metering screw (11).
The dispenser handle (12) is used for manually
operating the paraffin flow. It is provided with
a pressure clip (13). The pressure clip is height-
adjustable and can be shifted to the side (left or
right) depending whether the dispenser handle is
released with the mold or the finger .
The dispenser handle can be operated by simply
pushing the mold (or the finger) against the pres-
sure clip. Slightly pushing the handle backwards
will open the dispenser valve . Once released,
the handle flips back in the original position and
the valve shuts.
The flow cannot be stopped complete-
ly with the metering screw (11). It must
not be turned while cold!
Recycled paraffin may NOT be used in
the Leica EG1150 H due to the danger
of contamination.