Leica Biosystems ASP6025 - Manual (Page 41)

39 Leica ASP6025
4.4.1 The retort
4. Instrument Setup
Retort locking
• The retort locks automatically when a program is started.
• Unlock it by pressing on the unlocking mechanism switch
(8.
2
) below the screen ( Fig. 29 ).
• A message box appears on the screen; YES must be entered
here to confirm unlocking of the retort while a process is in
progress.
• When the YES button is pressed ( Fig. 29 ), the reagent vapors
are removed by suction, filtered and the fluid level in the
retort is lowered. Then the pin (43) unlocks the handle (8.
1
)
and the retort can be opened.
• Pressing NO continues the process.
Fig. 28
43
• To continue the process after opening the retort, move the
handle back into the locking position ( Fig. 28 ). Then press
the CONTINUE button on the screen.
8. 1
• To open the retort, twist forward the black handle (8. 1 ) on
the retort lid (4) (arrow in Fig. 27 ). The lid opens upwards.
Fig. 27
8. 1 4

Fig. 29

8. 2
Locked Open
Pin (43) can also be unlocked manually - e.g.
after a power failure. To do so, push down the
pin using the Allen key provided.
Keep your distance when opening the retort
lid, particularly if the reagents are heated.
Also avoid breathing in the vapors.