Leica EG1160 V4.1 English – 05/2001
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1.Important information
Serial No..................................................
Year of manufacture .................................................
Manufactured in:Federal Republic of Germany
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2.Table of contents............................................................................................................................................. 4
4.Technical data ................................................................................................................................................. 6
8.Components and features ............................................................................................................................ 12
14.Ordering information .................................................................................................................................... 31
15.Warrenty and service ................................................................................................................................... 32
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Instruction manual V 4.1 – 05/2001
The Leica EG 1160 is a compact bench-top unit and can be set up easily. All
components come in a cardboard box. The components that are packed
separately can be attached to the instrument easily (see page 5 "Part list").
1. Transport and assembly position
The Leica EG 1160 must never - not even for a short while - be positioned as
shown. These positions will inevitably cause damage to the condenser.
Therefore, please check the Tip-N-Tell indicators which are attached to the
package upon receipt.
Should it become necessary to bring the instrument in a position other than
normal, lay the instrument on its back turning it slowly and carefully.
3.Installation
2. Unpacking
The instrument may o n l y be lifted holding it at the sides of the base plate
of the housing. Dot not carry the instrument holding it at the top cover, at the
front handholds of the removable trays or the dispenser. Risk of fracture!
3. Place of installation
The instrument should be set up on a stable, plane laboratory table. Please
ensure that there is no air condition vent nearby.
The location must fulfil the following conditions to ensure that air circulation
is not affected. The back of the instrument must be at least 15 cm away from
the wall. The shipment includes two spacers which must be attached to the
back. Non-compliance with this minimum distance can cause substantial
damage to the instrument and will invalidate the warranty.
4. Power supply
Prior to connecting the instrument to the mains outlet, please ensure that
the power supply specified on the nameplate complies with the local mains
conditions.
5. Foot pedal
The foot pedal is connected to the socket in the right-hand bottom corner on
the back.
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4.Technical data
Power supply:115 V / 60 Hz
230 V / 50 Hz
Fuses:
115V/60HzF1, F2 = T5.0 A
230V/50Hzacc. to IEC 127-2
Power consumption:800 VA
Operating
temperature range:18°C - 35°C
Cooling system:
Refrigerant:140 g ±5g R134A
Compressor oil:150 ccm
Paraffin reservoir
Mold warmer
Cassette bath
Work surface
Cold plate
Workdays
Daily work times (beginning, end)
Weekday
Time
Operation either manual or via the
foot pedal.
Functional unitTemperatureHeatedSeparateWarm-up time
rangeseparatelytemperatureprior to operation
control
Paraffin reservoir45 - 70°C,++4 h
± 1°C increments
Mold warmer35 - 70°C++1 h
± 1°C increments
Cassette bath45 - 70°C++1.5 h
± 1°C increments
Work area45 - 70°C++1 h
± 1°C increments
Cold plate- 5°C--1 h
Forceps holder right70°C+-
Forceps holder left70°C+(not basic instrument)
Paraffin dispenser45 - 70°C++ pump
* at an ambient temperature of 22°C and at an air humidity of 60%
All heated components include overheat protection.
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5. General description
Features
1. Paraffin flow rate is pump con
trolled.
2. Paraffin flow rate adjustable in 10
increments
3. Paraffin quantity level indicated
in the display
4. Separate paraffin collecting tray
5. Removable cassette bath
6. Forceps holder on the right (ba
sic instrument) or on the right and
left (not basic instrument)
7. Paraffin dispenser with inte
grated illumination
8. User menu available in 5 lan
guages
9. Fault detection by error
codes in the display
10. Optional accessories: Magni
fier, vacuum attachment, fiber
optical light guide (for connec
tion to the coldlight souces of the
Leica CLS series)
The Leica EG 1160 is a modern tissue embedding center providing all
features required for rapid, convenient and efficient paraffin embedding of tissue including a separately
heated 3-liter capacity paraffin reservoir. Paraffin quantity level shown
on LCD display in two steps. Separately heated paraffin delivery system with integrated filter and pump
ensure a smooth, consistent paraffin flow. The paraffin flow rate is adjustable in 10 increments.
The paraffin outlet nozzle can be operated either manually or via foot
pedal. A non-glare illumination is integrated at the paraffin dispenser
outlet to provide a well lighted work
area.
The separately heated mold warmer
to the right of the paraffin reservoir
is designed to store and heat the
molds prior to embedding.
The work area is divided into three
parts: Cassette storage, working and
embedding area and cold plate. The
cassettes containing the tissue are
stored in a separately heated, removable tray with a capacity of
approx. 100 specimen capsules.
The large work area ensures convenient block removal and easy access
to the cassettes. The forceps holder(s) is/are designed to accommodate three forceps and is/are integrated in the instrument. The heated
recessed area behind the dispenser
handle is designed to keep the par-
affin in the cassette molten. Excess
paraffin can be drained through an
outlet after the removing the stopper.
In front of the paraffin dispenser outlet a refrigeration spot is integrated
in the cold plate ensuring optimal
cooling. The large cold plate provides space for more than 60 embedding molds. A removable tray is located under the work area to collect
excess paraffin drained from the
work area.
The Leica EG 1160 is operated and
programmed via a menu-driven control board. The menu is displayed in
German, English, French, Spanish or
Italian as selected. All operations are
microprocessor-controlled.
Malfunctions are indicated by a numerical error code in the display. A
battery backup prevents loss of all
programmed parameters if a power
failure occurs.
The individual functional units of the
Leica EG 1160 are ergonomically positioned to enable rapid and convenient operation. The instrument may
be operated by qualified personnel
only in accordance with this operating instruction manual.
If used in accordance with the operating instructions and appropriate
maintenance is ensured, the tissue
embedding center will operate
trouble-free and give perfect embedding results for many years.
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6.Safety precautions
-The instrument may be used by qualified personnel only.
-To avoid any operating mistakes from the beginning, it is necessary to
read the operating instructions to familiarize oneself with the technical
details.
-Paraffin is flammable and should be handled with care. Spillage should
be avoided. Paraffin on the surfaces must not be removed with sharp
tools as it would ruin the coating. It should be avoided to allow xylene to
react on all surfaces.
Caution:
Xylene is a flammable organic solvent. Its flash point is between 27 and
32°C. Xylene vapours are heavier than air and can easily catch fire on
hot surfaces or sparks even over a greater distance.
-Illumination: Before replacing the lamp, the tissue embedding center must
be turned off with the main switch.
-To clean the condenser fins, switch the instrument off with the main
switch and disconnect it from mains.
-To replace the fuses, the power cord must be disconnected from the
power supply. Only fuses that are accessible from outside can be replaced. If you need further information, please contact your local Leica
sales office or dealer.
- When operating, the paraffin reservoir, mold warmer, cassette bath, work
area and forceps holder are all hot.
Caution: Risk of burning!
Note: Combustible and flammable substances must not be stored near
the instrument!
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-When using the optional vacuum attachment, please ensure that, af-
ter infiltration, the vacuum is neutralised very slowly. Therefore, open
the aeration knob very cautiously. Air entering too rapidly could cause
hot paraffin to splash and should therefore be avoided.
-Prior to connecting the instrument to the power supply in the labora-
tory, please make sure that the power supply complies with the values specified on the nameplate. The tissue embedding center should
be connected to a grounded socket only.
6.Safety precautions
-The equipment must not be set up near an air condition vent or should
not be exposed to direct sunlight!
- Full refrigeration capacity is ensured only if the clearance on the back
of the instrument is not less than 15 cm. Therefore, it is necessary to
mount the spacers provided.
-Prior to any maintenance and service action, the tissue embedding
center must be disconnected from the power supply.
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7.Leica EG 1160 – Overview
Illumination button (3)LCD display (2)
Leica EG1160
Menu button (4)Arrow UP/DOWN
buttons (6)
SET/ACT button (5)
Forceps holder (11a)*
(only on model with
additional forceps
holder on the left)
Cover cap for
illumination (23)
ON/OFF button (7)
Contol panel (1)
Dispenser
with integrated illumination (8)
Paraffin reservoir (13)
Mold warmer (14)
Cold plate (17)
Dispenser handle
extension clip (29)
Dispenser handle (9)
10
Refrigeration spot (16)
Paraffin collecting tray (18)
Work area (20)
Cassette bath (15)
Heated area for
cassettes (10)
Forceps holder (11)
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