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Instructions for Use

HistoCore Arcadia C

Cold Plate

HistoCore Arcadia C V 1.7, English 12/2017

Order No.:

14 0393 80101 Rev. J

Always keep this manual with the instrument.

Read carefully before working with the instrument.

Summary of Contents for HistoCore Arcadia C

Page 1: ...tions for Use HistoCore Arcadia C Cold Plate HistoCore Arcadia C V 1 7 English 12 2017 Order No 14 0393 80101 Rev J Always keep this manual with the instrument Read carefully before working with the instrument ...

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Page 3: ...the present Instructions for Use are not to be considered warranted characteristics of our products These are determined only by the contract provisions agreed between ourselves and our customers Leica Biosystems reserves the right to change technical specifications as well as manufactur ing processes without prior notice Only in this way is it possible to continuously improve the technology and m...

Page 4: ...0 3 1 Overview instrument components 10 3 2 Main features of the instrument 10 3 3 Technical Data 11 4 Setting up the instrument 13 4 1 Site requirement 13 4 2 Standard delivery packing list 13 4 3 Unpacking and installation 15 4 4 Moving the instrument 16 4 5 Power supply 17 5 Operation 18 5 1 Switching the instrument on 18 5 2 Replacing the secondary fuse 18 6 Maintenance and Cleaning 19 6 1 Cle...

Page 5: ...r to item numbers in illustrations or to the illustrations themselves Caution consult the instructions for use for cautionary information Power on Power off Observe the Instructions for Use Manufacturer Date of manufacture Symbol for alternating current PE terminal Order No 1 1 Naming conventions The full name of the device is HistoCore Arcadia C Cold Plate The device is called HistoCore Arcadia C...

Page 6: ...ent in accordance with Sec tion 7 of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act ElektroG ElektroG is the law regarding the sale return and environmentally sound disposal of electrical and electronic equipment This product fulfills the requirements of the EU directives This product fulfills the requirements of the CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 The package contents are fragile and must be handled w...

Page 7: ...ition according to your requirements With a pitch of 60 or more the blue quartz sand flows into the arrow shaped indicator window and sticks there permanently Improper handling of the shipment is immediately detectable and can be proven definitively In the Shockwatch system a shock dot shows shocks or impacts that are above a specified intensity through red coloration Exceeding a defined accelerat...

Page 8: ...t must read these Instructions for Use carefully and must be familiar with all technical features of the instrument before attempting to operate it Fig 1 Fig 1 is provided as an example only and shows a valid nameplate for this instrument with the necessary informa tion about instrument type and power requirement The precise data for the various versions is specified in Chap ter 3 3 Technical data...

Page 9: ...tions on accident prevention and environmental safety in the operator s coun try The protective devices on the instrument and its accessories must not be removed or modified Only service personnel qualified by Leica Biosystems may repair the instru ment and access the instrument s internal components Use only the provided power cable this must not be replaced with a different power cable If the po...

Page 10: ...e instrument itself which are marked with a warning tri angle indicate that the correct operating instructions as defined in these Instructions for Use must be followed when operating or replacing the item marked Nonobservance can cause accidents injuries and or damage to the instrument accessories To prevent damage to the instrument or the specimen only accessories authorized by Leica Biosystems ...

Page 11: ...ent s specifications is essential to its proper function ing Please ensure that your electrical installation fulfills these preconditions prior to installing the unit Nonobservance causes damage to the instrument Switch off the instrument each time before servicing repairing or cleaning and pull out the power plug Failure to observe the instructions specified by the manufacturer may result in dama...

Page 12: ...onment adaptive control module ensures the working temperature always stabilized at 6 C High cooling performance ensures that the instrument s working temperature is reached quickly Optimized temperature distribution in the cold plate prevents dripping condensation The generously dimensioned cooling surface has room for around 60 blocks Designed to be used with the HistoCore Arcadia H Paraffin Emb...

Page 13: ...nvironmental operating altitude Up to 2000 m Permissible temperature range during storage 5 C to 50 C Permissible temperature range during transport 29 C to 50 C Permissible humidity range during storage and transport 10 to 85 non condensing Electromagnetic environment Basic electromagnetic environment IEC 61010 classification Protection class 1 Pollution degree 2 IP protection class IEC 60529 IP2...

Page 14: ...ed Dimensions and weights for instrument Order No 14 0393 53599 14 0393 54102 14 0393 54092 14 0393 54091 Width 400 mm Depth 605 mm Height 385 mm Weight 30 kg Dimensions and weights for instrument Order No 14 0393 57262 14 0393 57261 14 0393 57260 14 0393 57263 Width 400 mm Depth 636 mm Height 384 mm Weight 32 kg ...

Page 15: ...f the cold plate of 6 C may not be reached at all points To ensure proper function and an easy disconnection of the power cable from the in strument there must be gap of at least 15 cm behind the instrument Failure to observe this distance may result in serious damage to the refrigeration unit of the device The instrument should not be operated in hazardous locations 4 2 Standard delivery packing ...

Page 16: ...he packing list and your order Should there be any discrepancy please contact the Leica Biosystems distributor handling your order The country specific power cord needs to be ordered separately Please find a list of all power cords available for your device on our website www LeicaBiosystems com within the product section ...

Page 17: ...It must not be inverted under any circumstances even for short periods or stored on one of its sides It is mandatory to observe a wait ing time of 4 hours between the last transport and the first time the instrument is switched on The oil present in the compressor needs this time to flow back to its original location Fig 3 4 Fig 4 When the instrument is delivered check the tilt indicators on the p...

Page 18: ...nt on a stable laboratory table 6 Remove the accessories from the accessory box 6 on the base of the pallet Fig 6 6 4 4 Moving the instrument Do not move the instrument during operation Before moving the instrument make sure that there is no specimen blocks on the cold plate the instrument is at an ambient temperature and the power cord is disconnected from the power supply Do not touch the metal ...

Page 19: ...ivered with a power cord that fits the instrument Please observe the following notes to prevent damage to the instrument Before connecting the instrument to the power supply it is mandatory to check whether the voltage specified on the identification label rear side matches the actual voltage values at the installation location If this is not the case the connection must not be made The unit must ...

Page 20: ...he working temperature of 6 C may not be reached A miniature fuse to protect the electronic components is located on the rear of the instrument Fuse rating 220 240 VAC 5A 250 V 100 120 VAC 10A 250 V To replace the fuse please proceed as follows 1 Use a screwdriver to open the fuse holder 9 and remove the fuses 10 2 Replace them with two new fuses of the same type 3 Use the screwdriver to press the...

Page 21: ...cleaning materials observe the safety regulations of the manufacturer and the lab regulations valid in the country of use During cleaning do not allow any liquid to penetrate inside the instrument To prevent scratching the surface of the instrument do not use metallic tools with sharp edges under any circumstances 6 Maintenance and Cleaning 6 2 Maintenance instructions Only Leica Biosystems servic...

Page 22: ...rature is too high Or Too much condensated water ice frost on the cold plate surface 1 Make sure that the room temperature is 20 30 C 2 Make sure that enough space is reserved between the wall and the instrument It must be at least 15 cm 3 Clean the cold plate and restart the instrument 4 If the problem persists contact customer service The temperature of the cold plate is too low and the alarm be...

Page 23: ...gree ment The warranty terms of your Leica Biosystems sales organization or the organization from which you have purchased the contractual product shall apply exclusively Service information If you require technical service or replacement parts please contact your Leica Biosystems sales representative or dealer who sold the product Please provide the following information Model name and serial num...

Page 24: ...aBiosystems 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 passed on to the service technician The responsibility for products that are sent back without this confir mation or with an incomplete confirmation lies with the sender Returned goods that are considered to...

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