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HistoCore Arcadia H

Paraffin Embedding Station

Instructions for Use

English

Order No.: 14 0393 81101 - Revision K

Always keep this Instructions for Use with the instrument.

Read carefully before working with the instrument.

Version 1.8, Revision K - 10.2018

Summary of Contents for HistoCore Arcadia H

Page 1: ...ffin Embedding Station Instructions for Use English Order No 14 0393 81101 Revision K Always keep this Instructions for Use with the instrument Read carefully before working with the instrument Versio...

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Page 3: ...ion 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 provisi...

Page 4: ...nstrument 18 4 1 Site requirement 18 4 2 Standard delivery packing list 18 4 3 Unpacking and installation 19 4 4 Necessary assembly work 20 4 5 Electrical connection 22 4 6 Moving the instrument 22 5...

Page 5: ...5 HistoCore Arcadia H Table of contents 9 Warranty and Service 47 10 Decontamination Confirmation 48...

Page 6: ...ers in red refer to item numbers in illustrations Symbol Title of the symbol Function key Save Description Function keys that have to be pressed on the display screen displayed as bold gray text Symbo...

Page 7: ...umber so that the medical device can be identified Symbol Title of the symbol Serial number Description Indicates the manufacturer s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified S...

Page 8: ...a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture Symbol Title of the symbol This way up Description Indicates correct upright position of the transport package Symbol Title of the symbol Sta...

Page 9: ...ator Description Indicator to monitor whether the shipment has been transported and stored in upright position according to your requirements With a pitch of 60 or more the blue quartz sand flows into...

Page 10: ...in pathology laboratories It is only for the following tasks Melt solid paraffin for sample embedding and maintain the molten paraffin at the required temperature Dispense paraffin into embedding mold...

Page 11: ...ator s country Warning 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 instrument and a...

Page 12: ...trument are hot during operation under normal conditions They are marked with this warning sign Touching these surfaces without suitable safety measures can cause burns Safety instructions Transport a...

Page 13: ...specified by the manufacturer may result in damage to the protection provided by the instrument Hazards Servicing and cleaning Warning Switch off the instrument each time before servicing and pull out...

Page 14: ...verview Instrument components Instrument front view Fig 1 7 1 6 11 2 12 3 8 13 4 9 5 10 1 Power switch 8 Cold spot 2 Control panel 9 Paraffin collection trays 3 Dispenser 10 Lid for right tray 4 Force...

Page 15: ...ys Spacious easy to clean heated work area with integrated cold spot also for extra large cassettes Super Cassettes with paraffin drain system Trays for cassettes and or molds with foldable lid remova...

Page 16: ...tal operating altitude Up to 2000m Transport and storage environment Transport temperature 29 C to 50 C Storage temperature 5 C to 50 C Transport and storage relative humidity 10 to 85 non condensing...

Page 17: ...17 HistoCore Arcadia H Instrument Components and Specifications 3 Time Working day current weekday Working times start end current time 1 according to IEC 61010 UL 3101 EN 61010...

Page 18: ...be operated in hazardous locations 4 2 Standard delivery packing list Qty Designation Order No 1 Basic unit HistoCore Arcadia H 220 240VAC 14 0393 54090 220 240VAC China 14 0393 54103 100 120VAC 14 03...

Page 19: ...at an angle or fell over during transport Note this on the shipping documents and check the shipment for possible damage Warning These unpacking instructions only apply if the box is placed with the s...

Page 20: ...Fig 6 7 on the base of the pallet Note The packaging must be retained for the duration of the warranty period To return the instrument follow the instructions above in reverse order 4 4 Necessary ass...

Page 21: ...the two heated trays Fig 7 9 can be used for molds or cassettes as required 2 Close left right tray with the corresponding lids Fig 7 4 Fig 7 5 3 Push the paraffin collection tray Fig 7 6 into the res...

Page 22: ...instrument Plug the power cord into the wall outlet 4 6 Moving the instrument Warning Do not move the instrument during operation Before moving the instrument make sure that no paraffin is in paraffi...

Page 23: ...cycled paraffin may NOT be used in the HistoCore Arcadia H due to the danger of contamination Bad quality paraffin may lead to blockage Please use correct and proper paraffin Refilling with different...

Page 24: ...5 15 4 3 5 Working surface Fig 11 3 The working surface includes the embedding area Fig 11 3 forceps holder Fig 11 5 and the cold spot Fig 11 4 The temperature of the embedding area Fig 11 3 and force...

Page 25: ...recommended to clean the forceps before using Warning The forceps holder is heated to between 50 C 122 F and 75 C 167 F during operation Risk of burning Fig 12 6 7 8 16 17 8 Paraffin collection tray...

Page 26: ...ds Wear gloves when opening the lids It is recommended to clean the cassette tray before adding new specimen Note When working with half open lids Fig 12 17 adjust the temperature to ensure that the p...

Page 27: ...spot This produces optimum visibility conditions when dispensing the paraffin and positioning the specimen The light can be controlled by pressing the light button Fig 13 15 Fig 17 15 on the control p...

Page 28: ...only if the instrument is to be switched off for an extended period or to apply new settings of the Start time and End time Set the temperature of the heating area the working day local time Start ti...

Page 29: ...ontrol and programming buttons Fig 16 2 Fig 17 11 12 13 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 14 15 20 19 17 16 18 22 21 1 Weekday Working day 9 Paraffin tank temperature 16 Left 2 Start time 10 Working surface temper...

Page 30: ...pecifications for the maximum permissible temperature 1 Touch the Setup Fig 17 14 button and the temperature of the trays will flash 2 Set the temperature value with the Up Fig 17 22 Down Fig 17 17 bu...

Page 31: ...ig 17 18 button to save the setting Setting the date and time The date and time shown on the control panel must be set to the current local time to ensure the correct operation of the time program con...

Page 32: ...ig 17 21 button and use the Up Fig 17 22 Down Fig 17 17 buttons to set am and pm 6 Touch the Enter Fig 17 18 button to save the setting Setting the End time The End time is the time at which the instr...

Page 33: ...Touch the Operate Standby Fig 21 20 button no less than 1 second The instrument switches from standby mode to operating mode The current time and icons of the currently selected values are shown on th...

Page 34: ...liminary time In the operating mode the paraffin tank is heated just enough to maintain the paraffin at the selected temperature Therefore the melting process can be sped up by increasing the heat sup...

Page 35: ...clean the condensed water on the cold spot when necessary Control panel Use a dry lint free cloth to clean the control panel weekly If any paraffin has solidified onto the control panel carefully rem...

Page 36: ...of paraffin carry over into the instrument Empty both paraffin collection trays regularly in order to prevent them from overflowing into the instrument While emptying intervals may vary depending on u...

Page 37: ...er drops below the lower temperature limit of the target Error Message Error Icon blinking Contact customer service 3 2_15 The temperature of the dispenser rises too fast Error Message Error Icon blin...

Page 38: ...pecimen from the instrument 2 Make sure that the input voltage is right for the instrument 3 Contact customer service 12 2_41 The temperature of the right tray is higher than the upper temperature lim...

Page 39: ...e cold spot is below the lower temperature limit Error Message Error Icon blinking 1 Make sure that the room temperatrure is 20 30 C 2 Contact customer service 20 2_72 The temperature of the cold spot...

Page 40: ...The control panel button has no response The cable connector is loose Contact customer service The touch panel is contaminated by the paraffin Clean the paraffin on the touch panel The control panel i...

Page 41: ...rature is too high Contact customer service 5 No paraffin flow down from the dispenser tube The paraffin in the paraffin tank has not melted yet Adjust the temperature setting for the paraffin tank Th...

Page 42: ...42 Version 1 8 Revision K Troubleshooting 7 Fig 23 2 Take the defective fuse Fig 23 2 out of the fuse drawer and insert the new spare fuse Push back the fuse drawer to its original location...

Page 43: ...ed with nylon screws Fig 24 1 Remove the screws Fig 24 1 with a screwdriver and store them in a safe place Then install the magnifier Fig 24 3 either on the left hand or the right hand and align the m...

Page 44: ...keeps the operator s hands free to work with the instrument The flow volume can be adjusted with the metering screw Fig 26 2 The dispenser handle Fig 26 3 is not required when using the foot switch a...

Page 45: ...old the plastic handles Fig 27 2 when placing the pre filter cup on the paraffin tank DO NOT touch the metal sieve Risk of burning Do not put the solid paraffin on the pre filter cup 8 4 Basket handle...

Page 46: ...46 Version 1 8 Revision K Optional Accessories 8 Order No Paraffin scraper 130 mm x 75 mm 14 0393 53643 Paraffin tank filter D 28 mm 14 0393 53559 Basket handle 14 0393 57357...

Page 47: ...ded agreement 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 yo...

Page 48: ...ww 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...

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