Leica EG1150 HParaffin EmbeddingStationInstruction ManualLeica EG1150HV2.0 English - 10/2002Always keep this manual near the instrument.Read carefully
10Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20023.2 Overview instrument parts3. Instrument components and specificationsFig. 1Paraffin reservoirwith lidCassette
11Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding Station3. Instrument components and specifications3.3 Instrument specifications Paraffin reservoir with a capac
12Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/2002 To lift up the instrument (6), hold it at thefront and rear of the base plate (Fig. 4) andlift it from the foam
13Leica EG1150H Paraffin Embedding Station4. Commissioning4.2 Location conditions Stable, vibration-free laboratory table with horizontal, flat tab
14Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20024. Commissioning4.4 Necessary assembly workInstall the following accessories and make the appropriate adjustments
15Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding Station4. CommissioningInstalling the accessories12345678910Fig. 511116
16Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20024. Commissioning4.5 Optional accessoriesMagnifying glassThe magnifying glass provides a magnified view of the work
17Leica EG1150H Paraffin Embedding Station4.6 Electrical connectionThe instrument MUST be connected to a grounded mains socket.The instrument is sup
18Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20025.1 Instrument parts/functionsParaffin reservoir (1)The paraffin reservoir has a capacity of 3 liters.The paraffin
19Leica EG1150H Paraffin Embedding StationWork area (3)The temperature of the work area can be ad-justed between 55 °C and 70 °C in 5 degree(K) incr
20Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/2002Paraffin collection tray (8)Two indirectly-heated paraffin collectiontrays for excess paraffin are located unde
21Leica EG1150H Paraffin Embedding StationWork area illumination (9)A halogen lamp provides homogeneous dif-fuse illumination of the embedding area
22Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/2002The foot switch (22) actuates the magnetvalve of the dispenser.It must be connected as described inChapter 4.6.The
23Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding Station5.2 Switching the instrument on Activate the standby switch (left-hand side, next to control panel) (see
24Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20025. Operation5.3 Control panel functions1 - Cassette/mold warmer, left2 - Paraffin reservoir and dispenser3 - Work
25Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding Station5. Operation5.4 Operating modesStandby modeThe display and all LEDs are switched off in standby mode. The
26Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20025. Operation5.5 Time-program controlThe value shown in the display must be set to the current local time to en-sur
27Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding StationWeekdays/working daysThe automatic switch-on feature is linked with the individual weekdays. Itis therefo
28Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20025. OperationIndication of the heating intervalsIn the temperature range indication field, the LED for the temperat
29Leica EG1150H Paraffin Embedding Station5. OperationEnhanced modeA large amount of heat is needed for melting paraffin. This is only ac-counted fo
3Leica EG1150H Paraffin Embedding StationThe information, numerical data, notes and valuejudgments contained in this manual represent thecurrent sta
30Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/2002Do not use xylene for cleaning. Xylene vapors are heavier than air and can ignite at aconsiderable distance from t
31Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding StationParaffin collection tray Before the paraffin collection tray drawers can be emptied, any excess paraffin
32Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20027. TroubleshootingPossible causeProblem- This is not an errormessage!The instrument will switchto the program mode
33Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding Station7. TroubleshootingPossible causeProblem Corrective action3. Paraffin reservoirParaffin does not melt orme
34Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20027. TroubleshootingPossible causeProblem Corrective action6. Individual heated areas(despite correct tempera-ture i
35Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding Station7. Troubleshooting7.2 Replacing the halogen lampOnly use the original replacement lamp delivered with the
36Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20027. Troubleshooting7.3 Changing a fuseBefore changing a fuse switch the instrument off and pull out the mains plug.
37Leica EG1150H Paraffin Embedding Station7. TroubleshootingOn the back there are five dif-ferent fuse holders (Fig. 24).One spare fuse must be se-l
38Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20028. Warranty and serviceWarrantyLeica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH guarantees that the contractualproduct delivered h
4Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/2002Table of contents1. Important notes ...
5Leica EG1150H Paraffin Embedding Station1.1 Symbols used in the text and theirmeaningsWarnings and cautionsappear in a gray box and are markedby a
6Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20022. Safety2.1 Safety regulationsThis instruction manual contains important in-structions and information regarding o
7Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding Station2. SafetySafety instructions safety regulations on the instrument itselfSafety regulations marked with a
8Instruction Manual V 2.0 10/20022. SafetyHazards servicing and cleaningSwitch off the instrument each time before servicing and pull out the main
9Leica EG1150 H Paraffin Embedding Station3. Instrument components and specifications3.1 SpecificationsGeneral dataApprovals: The approval symbols r
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