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HistoCore Arcadia H
Maintenance and Cleaning
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6.
Maintenance and Cleaning
6.1
Cleaning the instrument
Warning
• Do not use xylene for cleaning. Xylene vapors are heavier than air and can ignite at a
considerable distance from the source of heat.
• A fire hazard exists!
• Do not use non-recommended cleaning products. The residual cleaning reagent may cause
contamination to the specimen.
• To avoid scratching the surface of the instrument only the paraffin scraper that is supplied with
the instrument should be used for cleaning – on no account use metal tools!
Work surfaces
• All common laboratory cleaning products suitable for the removal of paraffin (e.g. Polyguard or
xylene substitutes) can be used to clean the work area.
• Avoid prolonged contact of organic solvents on the surface of the instrument.
• Use a dry, lint-free tissue paper to 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 remove it.
Paraffin tank
• Keep contaminants out of the paraffin tank.
• Drain the paraffin through the dispenser. Ensure that a residual amount of paraffin remains in the tank
after draining to prevent solid contaminants from entering the dispenser.
• Absorb this paraffin with tissue or a paper towel. Do not remove the paraffin filter until the residual
paraffin has been removed.
• The interior surfaces of the tank can then be cleaned with a tissue.
Warning
The molten paraffin and the paraffin tank are hot. Risk of burning!
Forceps holder
The forceps holder is often a source of contamination and extremely susceptible to dirt. Use a lint-free
cloth dipped with the cleaning reagent to clean the forceps holder and the cavity weekly.
Warning
The forceps holder is heated to between 50 °C (122 °F) and 75 °C (167 °F) during operation.
Risk of burning!
