Sakura Tissue-Tek Polar DM, Operating Manual

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
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Do not touch the switches (especially the motorized sectioning switch) unless
necessary.
Pressing the motorized sectioning switch causes the specimen head (specimen holder) to move up/down. If
the specimen head (specimen holder) is not at an appropriate position, the specimen may contact the blade
holder, resulting in instrument failure or tissue sample damage. If the specimen head (specimen holder)
was moved by mistake, immediately stop the instrument by pressing the emergency stop switch.
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Provide a space of at least 20 cm around the instrument.
If sufficient space is not available around the exhaust instrument, heat will be trapped and the cooling
function will drop. Be sure to install the instrument in a location meeting the installation conditions.
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Do not install the instrument in a hot, humid place or place subject to the direct sunlight.
If the instrument is installed in a hot/humid place or place subject to the direct sunlight, the chamber and
blade holder may not be cooled properly. Be sure to install the instrument in a location meeting the
installation conditions.
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Install the power cord carefully to make sure it will not obstruct work.
The operator may trip over the power cord and fall or get injured.
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Do not leave the instrument with the tissue sample/disposable blade still in the chamber.
The Polar® instrument automatically defrosts itself once a day. The chamber temperature rises to 0
°
C or
above during the defrost cycle (even in the event of power outage), so the tissue sample may melt. Also,
the disposable blade may frost and rust. Do not leave the tissue sample and disposable blade in the
chamber.
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Set the chamber temperature and specimen head (specimen holder) temperature (D/DM)
to levels appropriate for the tissue/compound beforehand.
If the chamber and specimen head (specimen holder) temperature settings are too high, the tissue sample
and compound may melt. Be sure to set temperatures matching the tissue sample and compound used,
prior to sectioning.
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Inspect the system every 6 months.
Contact the nearest authorized Sakura distributor or representative for the details of periodic inspection.
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Be sure to lock the main body with the adjuster.
When the handwheel is turned, the instrument may vibrate and cause unexpected accident. Lock the main
body with the adjuster.
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Clean the Object Holder after use.
If tissue/compound deposits remain on the Object Holder, contamination may occur or tissues may not be
held by the Object Holder properly and separate. Be sure to clean the Object Holder after use.
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When handling a disinfectant such as glutaraldehyde, wear gloves, mask and/or safety
goggles, or take other proper measures designed to protect the operator, by following
applicable regulations or guidelines in your country or region. Dispose of wastes properly
as per regulations and guidelines in your country or region. Remove disinfectant residue
thoroughly after use.
Some disinfectants are a hazard to human health.
Disinfectant residue may cause the instrument to corrode or malfunction.
If any biologically hazardous substance is handled, follow applicable regulations or guidelines in your
country or region to ensure safety.