Leica EG F V1.0 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Leica EGF
English V1.0 – 03/2003

Always keep this manual near the instrument.
Read carefully prior to operating the instrument.

Leica EG F

Heatable forceps

NOTE

The information, numerical data, notes and value
judgments contained in this manual represent the
current state of scientific knowledge and state­of-the-art technology as we understand it follow­ing thorough investigation in this field. We are
under no obligation to update the present manual
periodically and on an ongoing basis according
to the latest technical developments, nor to pro­vide our customers with additional copies, up­dates etc. of this manual.

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Leica EG F

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Table of contents

1. Important notes ...............................................................................................................5

1.1 Symbols in this manual and their meaning .................................................................. 5

1.2 Specified use and application ....................................................................................... 5

2. Safety ................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Safety regulations ............................................................................................................ 6

2.2 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................... 7

3. Installation ....................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................. 8

3.2 Setting up the instrument ............................................................................................... 8

3.3 Electrical connection ...................................................................................................... 9

4. Instrument features ...................................................................................................... 11

4.1 Overview – Components / functions........................................................................... 11

4.2 Instrument parts/functions ........................................................................................... 12

4.3 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 13

5. Warranty and service................................................................................................... 14

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Instruction Manual V1.0 – 03/2003

1. Important notes

1.1 Symbols in this manual and their meaning

Dangers, 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

(5)

(Fig. 5)

marked with

Figures in brackets refer to item
nos. in drawings or to the drawings
themselves.

Instrument surfaces which become
hot during operation are marked
with this symbol

.

1.2 Designated use

The Leica EGF are electrically heated forceps
that are used to transfer and orient histologic
tissue samples.

.

Any use of the instrument other than its desig­nated use is considered improper.

If additional requirements on acci­dent prevention and environmental
proctection exist in the country of
operation, this instruction manual
must be supplemented by appropri­ate instructions to ensure compli­ance with such requirements.

Leica EG F

Instrument type:

All information contained in this instruction manual applies solely
to the instrument type indicated on the cover page.

Required information for all enquiries

For any enquiries please be sure to specify:

• Instrument type

• Serial number
A name plate with the instrument serial number is attached to the
bottom of the instrument.

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