Leica Biosystems EG1150 H - Manual (Page 6)

6 Instructions for Use V 2.5 RevF – 09/2014
1.2 Intended use of instrument
The Leica EG1150 H is a modern paraffin embedding station with microprocessor control system.
It is designed for embedding histological tissue specimens in molten paraffin for use in pathol-
ogy laboratories and only for the following tasks:
• Melt solid paraffin for sample embedding and maintain the molten paraffin at the required
temperature.
• Pour paraffin into embedding molds where the specimens are placed.
• Heat and maintain the temperatures of embedding cassettes with specimens and molds as
well as the required forceps.
Any other use of the instrument will be considered as improper use!
1.3 Qualification of personnel
• The Leica EG1150 H 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.
1.4 Instrument type
All information provided in these Instruc-
tions for Use applies only to the instrument
type indicated on the cover page.
A name plate with the serial number is at-
tached to the back of the instrument.
1. Important Information
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" .
Fig. 1