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Version 1.8, Revision K
Important Information
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Important Information
1.1
Naming conventions
Note
The full name of the device is HistoCore Arcadia H Paraffin Embedding Station. The device is called
HistoCore Arcadia H to ensure that the Instructions for Use are well legible.
1.2
Symbols in the text and their meanings
Symbol:
Title of the symbol:
Warning
Description:
Warnings appear in a white box and are marked by a
warning triangle.
Symbol:
Title of the symbol:
Note
Description:
Notes, i. e. important user information, appear in a
white box and are marked by an information symbol.
Symbol:
Title of the symbol:
Item number
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Description:
Item numbers for numbering illustrations. Numbers 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.
Symbol:
Title of the symbol:
Warning, hot surface
Description:
Instrument surfaces which become hot during
operation are marked with this symbol. Avoid direct
contact to prevent risk of burning.
Symbol:
Title of the symbol:
Flammable
Description:
Flammable reagents, solvents and cleaning agents
are labeled with this symbol.
Symbol:
Title of the symbol:
Caution
Description:
Indicates the need for the user to consult the
Instructions for Use for important cautionary
information such as warnings and precautions that
cannot, for a variety of reasons, be presented on the
medical device itself.
Symbol:
Title of the symbol:
ON
(Power)
Description:
The power supply is connected upon pushing the
power switch.
