Leica EG F V1.0 User Manual

Leica EG F

Heatable forceps

Instruction Manual

Leica EG F

English V1.0 – 03/2003

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

NOTE

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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

4	Instruction Manual V1.0 – 03/2003

1. Important notes

1.1 Symbols in this manual and their					1.2 Designated use
	meaning				The Leica EG F are electrically heated forceps
					that are used to transfer and orient histologic
		Dangers, warnings and cautions
					tissue samples.
		appear in a gray box and are
		marked by a warning triangle		.	Any use of the instrument other than its desig-
					nated use is considered improper.
		Notes,
		i.e. important information for the
		user, appear in a gray box and are
						If additional requirements on acci-
		marked with	.
						dent prevention and environmental
						proctection exist in the country of
						operation, this instruction manual
		Figures in brackets refer to item
(5)						must be supplemented by appropri-
		nos. in drawings or to the drawings
(Fig. 5)						ate instructions to ensure compli-
		themselves.
						ance with such requirements.

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

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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