Leica Biosystems EG1150 H - Manual (Page 9)

9 Leica EG1150 H – Paraffin Embedding Station
Safety instructions - working with the instrument
2. Safety
Hazards - servicing and cleaning
2.3 Integrated safety devices
The instrument is equipped with the following safety features and devices:
Fuses in the heating elements
All of the instrument's heating elements are equipped with overheating fuses, which trip if a
heating element overheats and switch the element off.
Automatic circuit breaker in standby switch
An automatic circuit breaker is located in the standby switch. This circuit breaker separates the
power electronics from the power supply in the event of a short-circuit.
In this case, the standby switch jumps to the position "0" = Off.
Paraffin is flammable and should therefore be handled with due care. Do not use sharp tools to
remove solidified paraffin from the work areas, as this may destroy the coating on the surface.
Use the plastic spatula supplied with the instrument.
During operation, the paraffin reservoir, embedding mold tray, cassette tray, work area as well
as the forceps holder are hot.
Risk of burning!
Do not store any combustible and flammable substances near the instrument. There is a fire
hazard if work with an exposed flame (e.g. Bunsen burner) is carried out in the direct vicinity
of the instrument (solvent vapors). Therefore, keep all ignition sources at least 2 meters away
from the instrument!
Switch off the instrument each time before servicing and pull out the power plug.
When using cleaners, please comply with the safety instructions of the manufacturer and the
laboratory safety regulations.
Before changing defective fuses, the instrument has to be disconnected from the power supply.
Only fuses that are easily accessible may be replaced by the user.
Liquid must not get into the instrument while operating or cleaning it.
Note that the only way the user has for complete disconnection from the power supply is
disconnection of the power plug.