Leica Biosystems TP1020 - Manual (Page 88)

88 Instructions for Use V 2.9 RevC, English – 12/2013
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13.5 Inserting the activated carbon filters
(optional on instruments with fume control system)
• Unpack the filters.
• To open the lid (3) of the receptacle on
the left side of the instrument, loosen
the two knurled knobs.
• Fold down the lid (3).
• Insert the activated carbon filter for
other solvents (1) in the lower guide rail
and push until it is completely inserted.
• Insert the activated carbon filter for
formaldehyde (2) in the upper guide rail
and push until it is completely inserted.
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13. Optional accessories
• Fold up the lid and lock by tightening the two
knurled knobs.
Instruments with fume control system can be equipped with two activated carbon filters.
One filter is specific to formaldehyde, whilst the other takes up other solvents. The working life
of the activated carbon filters is dependent on the reagent concentrations actually used, instru-
ment running time and ambient temperature.
Warning! Fire hazard!
If a filter becomes saturated with solvent, there is a potential fire risk! It is important that the
activated carbon filters are changed at factory recommended intervals.
Generally the activated carbon filters have to be replaced every four months.