Leica 14051454200, Instructions For Use Manual

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HistoCore SPECTRA CV
Cleaning and Maintenance
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7.2.5 Cleaning the prime bottle
» Check the prime bottle for dried-out residual mountant and clean it with xylene if necessary. To
prevent delays, keep a replacement prime bottle ready and insert it into the position provided for it
in the instrument.
7.2.6 Cleaning the cannulas for the mounting medium bottle
» While changing a mounting medium bottle, check the cannula for dried mounting medium residue
and contamination and, if necessary, moisten with xylene and clean with a lint-free cloth.
Note
There is a filter inserted in the cannula that prevents contamination from getting inside the internal
hose system. This filter is replaced every two years by a Leica service technician as part of annual
maintenance.
7.2.7 Cleaning the needle
1. Select the Module Status (
→
P. 74 – 5.11 Module status) menu in the main menu and press
the Prime/Clean button in the desired coverslip line.
2. The needle moves automatically to the maintenance position.
3. If the needle is heavily soiled ( → Fig. 86- 1 ) , remove it laterally from its holder ( → Fig. 86- 2 )
and hook it into a container filled with xylene. Let it soak shortly (approx. 10 min.).
Fig. 86
2
1
4. Then remove the needle from the xylene, moisten it with xylene and wipe off the residual
mountant with a soft, lint-free cloth.
5. Finally, insert the needle ( → Fig. 87- 1 ) back into its holder ( → Fig. 87- 2 ) .