Leica Biosystems TP1020 - Manual (Page 52)

52 Instructions for Use V 2.9 RevC, English – 12/2013
7. Preparations for Tissue Processing
7.3 Inserting the tissue basket
Fig. 22
• Fill the tissue cassettes or capsules into
the tissue basket.
• To hook in the tissue basket(s), the
basket holder(s) should not be located
over a wax bath.
• Lift the carousel in the manual process-
ing mode.
• Rotate the carousel so the basket
holder (1) is located above the starting
container for basket 1.
• Hook the tissue basket (2) into the
basket holder as shown.
• Lower the basket into the starting con-
tainer in the manual processing mode
or start an automatic processing cycle.
1
2
When working in the manual mode, all carousel movements are activated
through the corresponding function keys on the control panel.
Use caution when lowering the carousel! Keep your fingers out of
the space between the container lid and the upper rim of the con-
tainer!
The carousel may not be rotated manually! Severe damage will
result from doing so!