Leica EG1150 C V2.1 User Manual
Instruction Manual
Leica EG1150C
V2.1 Rev B, English – 01/2010
Always keep this manual near the instrument.
Read carefully prior to operating the instrument.
Leica EG1150 C
Cold Plate
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Table of contents
1. Important notes ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Symbols used in the text and their meanings ..................................................................................5
1.2 User group ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Specified use and application ............................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Instrument type ..................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Safety .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Safety regulations................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Built-in safety devices ......................................................................................................................... 7
3. Instrument components and specifications ............................................................................................ 8
3.1 Overview – instrument parts............................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Technical data ....................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Location conditions ............................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Delivery range ..................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Unpacking and installing ................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Power supply ....................................................................................................................................... 12
5. Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Switch on the instrument .................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Replacing the secondary fuse .......................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Malfunctions ....................................................................................................................................... 14
6. Cleaning and maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Cleaning the instrument..................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Maintenance instructions ................................................................................................................. 15
7. Warranty and service ................................................................................................................................ 16
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Instruction Manual V 2.2 – 01/2010
1. Important notes
1.1 Symbols used in the text and their
meanings
Warnings and cautions
appear in a gray box and are marked
by a warning triangle .
Notes,
i.e. important information for the user,
appear in a gray box and are marked
with the symbol .
(5)
Figures in brackets refer to item numbers in figures.
1.2 User group
• The Leica EG1150C may only be operated by
qualified personnel.
1.3 Specified use and application
The Leica EG1150C is a cold plate for chilling
and blocking out histological tissue samples in
paraffin blocks.
Any other use of the instrument will be
considered as improper use!
1.4 Instrument type
All information in this instruction manual applies
only to the instrument type indicated on the title
page.
A name plate with the serial number is attached
to the back of the instrument.
• The user must read the operating instruc-
tions supplied and be familiar with all the instrument’s technical details before any work
on the instrument can be carried out.
Leica EG1150C
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