Leica Biosystems EG1160 User Manual

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Leica EG1160 – Paraffin Embedding Center

Instrument with additional forceps holder on the left

Forceps holder left (11a)

The instrument configuration with an addional forcesp holder on the left
covers the needs of left-handers in particular. This forceps holder also is
separately heated.

Optional accessories

Magnifier (24)

When correctly mounted, the magnifier can be swung horizontally and
vertically. When correctly adjusted, both the paraffin dispenser outlet
and the refrigeration spot are in focus, thus avoiding frequent readjust-
ment to orient small and delicate biopsies.

Vacuum attachment (25)

The optional vacuum attachment can be used instead of the cassette
bath, which is a standard accessory. The vacuum lid allows for vacuum
infiltration of the tissue while stored in the wax bath - that means com-
plete infiltration of the tissue in less time.
The vacuum pump (not included) is connected to the connecting branch
(27). Care should be taken that the lid (26) is seated flat on the cassette
bath. The seal of the lid must be free of paraffin to ensure tightness so
that a vacuum can build up. To improve the tightness, the lid should be
pushed on to the cassette bath when the vacuum pump starts to oper-
ate.
A vacuum can be generated only if the aeration knob (28) is shut. After
infiltration, the lid cannot be opened immediately. First, the knob (28) has
to be opened slowly to allow normal pressure to establish inside.

Note:

After infiltration, the vacuum should be neutralised very slowly, as air
entering too rapidly could cause hot paraffin to splash and therefore
should be avoided.

Fiber optical light guide
for connection to the coldlight sources of Leica CLS series
To optimally illuminate the dispensing area, a fiber optical light guide
with a cold light source can be used.

Components and features