Leica Biosystems ASP200 S - Manual (Page 11)

11 Leica ASP200 S
2. Safety
Warnings – Operating the instrument
The instrument may only be operated by trained laboratory personnel. It must only be operat-
ed for the purpose of its designated use and according to the instructions contained in these
Instructions for Use.
In an emergency, the instrument can be switched off while working with specimens via the
ON/STOP switch located on the side of the instrument.
Before opening the retort when an infiltration process is in progress, always press the PAUSE
button so that the retort is ventilated or vented.
The paraffin drain hose and the hose for remote filling/draining are cleaned with compressed
air after the filling or draining process.
Therefore, never remove the hoses before a filling or draining process has been completed.
After refilling/replacing reagent containers, close the container covers again tightly.
The reagent containers must be properly pushed home into the connection manifolds at the
rear inner wall of the reagent module.
Failure to plug the reagent containers into the manifold correctly will interrupt the infiltration
process and may also result in spilling of reagents.
Fixing solutions that contain mercury salts, acetic acid, or picric acid can cause corrosion on
metal components.
After each paraffin step a retort clean cycle must be run.
Material safety data sheets can be obtained from the supplier of the chemicals.
Alternatively, they can be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.msdsonline.com
2.2 Warnings (continued)