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Version 1.5, Revision H 

Important Information

1

Symbol:

Title of the symbol:

China RoHS

Description:

Environmental protection symbol of the China RoHS 

directive. The number in the symbol indicates the 

"Environment-friendly Use Period" of the product in 

years. The symbol is used if a substance restricted 

in China is used in excess of the maximum permitted 

limit.

Symbol:

Title of the symbol:

Consult Instructions for Use

Description:

Indicates the need for the user to consult the 

Instructions for Use.

Symbol:

Title of the symbol:

Article number

Description:

Order number for standard delivery or accessories.

Symbol:

Title of the symbol:

Serial number

Description:

Designates the serial number of the instrument.

Symbol:

Title of the symbol:

Fragile, handle with care

Description:

The package contents are fragile and must be 

handled with care.

Symbol:

Title of the symbol:

Keep dry

Description:

The package must be kept in a dry environment.

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Title of the symbol:

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)

Description

The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) indicates a 

device’s compliance with applicable ACMA technical 

standards of New Zealand and Australia – that is,  

for telecommunications, radio communications,  

EMC and EME.

Required information for all inquiries

A name plate with the instrument serial number  

is attached to the side panel of the instrument. 

1.2 

Qualification of personnel

•  The Leica EG F (heatable forceps) may be operated by trained laboratory personnel only.
•  All laboratory personnel designated to operate this instrument must read these Instructions for Use 

carefully and must be familiar with all technical features of the instrument before attempting to 
operate it.

1.3 

Intended use of instrument

The Leica EG F is an electrical heatable forceps used for transferring and orienting histological tissue 
samples.

Summary of Contents for EG F

Page 1: ...F Heatable forceps Instructions for Use English Order No 14 0388 83101 Revision H Always keep this manual with the instrument Read carefully before working with the instrument Version 1 5 Revision H...

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Page 3: ...tion regarding the contents or technical details of the present Instructions for Use are not to be considered warranted characteristics of our products These are determined only by the contract provis...

Page 4: ...ctions 8 2 2 Warnings 9 3 Installation 10 3 1 Unpacking instructions 10 3 2 Standard delivery 11 3 3 Setting up the instrument Site requirements 12 3 4 Electrical connection 12 4 Instrument Characteri...

Page 5: ...contact with these surfaces they may cause burns Symbol Title of the symbol Alternating current Symbol Title of the symbol Manufacturer Description Indicates the manufacturer of the medical product Sy...

Page 6: ...d must be handled with care Symbol Title of the symbol Keep dry Description The package must be kept in a dry environment Symbol Title of the symbol Regulatory Compliance Mark RCM Description The Regu...

Page 7: ...of the instrument other than its designated use is considered improper Note These Instructions for Use must be appropriately supplemented as required by the existing regulations on accident preventio...

Page 8: ...ulations on accident prevention and environmental safety in the operator s country Warning The protective devices located on the instrument and the accessories must not be removed or modified Only ser...

Page 9: ...by authorized service technicians only Switch the instrument off and unplug it before each cleaning Do not use any solvent containing acetone or xylene for cleaning When using cleaners please comply w...

Page 10: ...his on the shipping documents if necessary Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 1 Carefully cut through the adhesive tape at the indicated locations Fig 1 2 Remove the provided bag with documents including the User Manu...

Page 11: ...n it to the opposite side insert screws in corresponding holes on opposite side 3 2 Standard delivery Qty Part No 1 Base unit 14 0388 35824 1 Control unit with voltage selector switch 100 120 220 240V...

Page 12: ...n condensing Room temperature consistently between 18 C and 40 C Elevation up to a max 2000m above sea level The instrument is designed for indoor use only Avoid vibrations direct sunlight and heavy v...

Page 13: ...crewdriver in the slot Fig 5 4 and move the setting to the desired value Fig 5 4 Connecting to mains Warning Before connecting the instrument to the mains ensure that the voltage selector switch is se...

Page 14: ...ket Connect the plug of the power cord to the connecting socket Fig 6 3 on the rear of the control unit Connect the plug of the power cord to the power socket Replacing fuses Warning Switch the instru...

Page 15: ...rview instrument components functions Control instrument front view Fig 7 1 3 2 4 Control unit rear view Fig 8 7 5 6 1 Control panel 5 Mains switch 2 Heatable forceps tip width 1mm with cable 6 Socket...

Page 16: ...If the preselected operating temperature is reached this indicator lights permanently thereby signaling its readiness Temperature display Two options are available for selecting the temperature displa...

Page 17: ...ing temperature range 18 C to 40 C Adjustable temperature range 55 C to 70 C Storage temperature range 5 C to 50 C IEC 1010 classification Protection class 1 Pollution degree 2 Overvoltage category II...

Page 18: ...the exterior surfaces use a mild and pH neutral commercial household cleaner You may NOT use Alcohol cleaning materials containing alcohol glass cleaner abrasives or solvents containing acetone or xy...

Page 19: ...al contract concluded being regarded as binding only the warranty conditions of your local Leica sales unit or of the company from which you acquired the product Technical service information If you r...

Page 20: ...w LeicaBiosystems com within the product menu This template has to be used for gathering all required data When returning a product a copy of the filled and signed confirmation has to be enclosed or p...

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Page 22: ...w LeicaBiosystems com Version 1 5 Revision H 10 2018 Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Heidelberger Str 17 19 D 69226 Nussloch Germany Tel 49 0 6224 143 0 Fax 49 0 6224 143 268 Web www LeicaBiosystems co...

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