Leica Biosystems ASP300 S - Manual (Page 64)

65 Instructions for Use, V 1.5 RevD – 03/2013
5.3.4 Retort emergency release
5. Operation
5.3.3 Opening the retort
Fig. 70 Fig. 71
• To unlock, turn the lever for the retort's locking/unlocking mechanism ( Fig. 69 ) clockwise until
you feel it engage ( Fig. 70 ) and then release it.
Fig. 69
• After the signal tone stops, turn the lever all the way to the right ( Fig. 71 ) and open the retort lid.
A signal tone sounds for about 10 seconds. The reagent level in the retort drops by about
10 mm during this time.
This prevents the reagents from spilling out of the retort when it is opened.
The signal tone and the 10-second waiting time occur each time the retort is unlocked!
For this reason, we recommend only locking the retort before starting a program or
before cleaning in order to prevent unnecessary waiting times.
The retort lock is equipped with a safety system for unlocking the retort.
Electronic emergency unlock
• If the retort cannot be opened after 10 seconds, press the "EXIT APPLICATION" button and
follow the instructions in Chap. 4.10 .
• After shutdown (see Chap. 4.10, Fig. 19 and 20 ), switch off the instrument's power switch
( Fig. 4 , 42). The retort can then be opened and the samples can be removed.