Leica Biosystems ASP6025 - Manual (Page 46)

44 Instructions for Use V 2.2 RevI – 08/2013
Fig. 39
• The paraffin station must be pulled out to be filled. It has a cover (55) for
better thermal insulation and as splash protection. The cover has two holes
in it to make it easier to remove.
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4.4.5 The paraffin station • The paraffin station (54) is located behind the left door (53) of the instru-
ment, below the retort ( Fig. 37 ). It ensures that sufficient fresh, liquid
paraffin is always available for the paraffin baths. The capacity is 5.0 l of
liquid paraffin.
• There are two marks in the interior of the station that display the minimum
fill level when filled with pellets or liquid paraffin ( Fig. 38 ). The level must
not fall below these marks.
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55
4. Initial Operation
Fig. 37
56
Detail:
Sieve in the
paraffin station
54
Fig. 38
Top mark:
Minimum fill level when filling
with pellets for melting.
Bottom mark:
Minimum fill level when filling
with liquid paraffin.
Fig. 40
• The paraffin station can be filled with paraffin pellets or liquid paraffin.
If filled with pellets, the melting time is approx. 6.0 h.
• Check and clean the sieve (56) monthly.
If the paraffin station has been pulled out, this is indicated
by a red border (Fig. 40) on the SMART screen.
The indicator light on the lower right of the icon will also
be red.
Proceed slowly and carefully when pulling out the
station—never jerk it out. The paraffin inside it is fluid and
hot—it can cause burns. The cover is also hot, therefore
always wear gloves!