Leica Biosystems EG1160 - Manual (Page 7)

7 Leica EG1160 – Paraffin Embedding Center
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 tis-
sue embedding center providing all
features required for rapid, conve-
nient and efficient paraffin embed-
ding of tissue including a separately
heated 3-liter capacity paraffin res-
ervoir. Paraffin quantity level shown
on LCD display in two steps. Sepa-
rately heated paraffin delivery sys-
tem with integrated filter and pump
ensure a smooth, consistent paraf-
fin flow. The paraffin flow rate is ad-
justable in 10 increments.
The paraffin outlet nozzle can be op-
erated either manually or via foot
pedal. A non-glare illumination is in-
tegrated 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, re-
movable tray with a capacity of
approx. 100 specimen capsules.
The large work area ensures conve-
nient block removal and easy access
to the cassettes. The forceps hol-
der(s) is/are designed to accommo-
date three forceps and is/are inte-
grated 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 out-
let a refrigeration spot is integrated
in the cold plate ensuring optimal
cooling. The large cold plate pro-
vides space for more than 60 embed-
ding molds. A removable tray is lo-
cated 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 con-
trol board. The menu is displayed in
German, English, French, Spanish or
Italian as selected. All operations are
microprocessor-controlled.
Malfunctions are indicated by a nu-
merical 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 po-
sitioned to enable rapid and conve-
nient operation. The instrument may
be operated by qualified personnel
only in accordance with this operat-
ing instruction manual.
If used in accordance with the op-
erating instructions and appropriate
maintenance is ensured, the tissue
embedding center will operate
trouble-free and give perfect embed-
ding results for many years.
5. General description