Leica Biosystems PELORIS_PELORIS II - Manual (Page 25)

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2.2 Retorts
The Peloris tissue processor has two independent processing retorts with each retort holding up to
300 tissue samples in three Peloris cassette baskets. Each retort operates independently with
separate temperature, pressure/vacuum and stirrer speed control. The Peloris tissue processor
schedules resources to ensure both retorts operate efficiently with one set of reagents.
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2.2.1 Opening and Closing Retort Lids
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2.2.2 Fill Levels
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2.2.3 Magnetic Stirrer
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2.2.4 Cassette Baskets
2.2.1 Opening and Closing Retort Lids
Use the handles on the front of the instrument to latch and unlatch the retort lids.
Figure 2. Opening a retort lid
Always be aware of the contents, temperature and pressure of a retort before opening it. In some
cases you may need to set the retort pressure and temperature manually before you can safely
open it (see Venting a Retort below).
You may see a warning if the retort temperature is greater than either the retort empty access
temperature (view on the Reagent management screen) or the safe access temperature
associated with the reagent in the retort (set on the Reagent types screen).
The retort lids can be removed for cleaning (see Clean Lids and Seals in 7.2 Daily Tasks).