Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Foot pedal (optional)
A foot pedal for dispensing paraffin used for embedding. Pressing the
switch starts dispensing, and releasing it stops dispensing. The finger
plate functions even when the foot pedal is connected.
Forceps holder
A forceps holder for keeping the various types of forceps used for
embedding process, warm (temperature cannot be set). One holder is
provided on either side of the dispenser, to accept a total six forceps. The
forceps holders can also accommodate tampers.
Hot plate
A work surface on which embedding process is performed. The hot plate
has a heater.
Magnifying lens (optional)
This lens makes embedding of small tissues easy.
Manual operation
An operation mode where user turns on and off the instrument manually,
using the buttons on the control panel display.
Paraffin chamber
A container for storing molten paraffin used for embedding, and equipped
with a heater. The paraffin chamber also has a lid to keep dust out, etc.,
and temperature drop.
There is a mesh filter at the bottom of the chamber to filter out dust from
the paraffin to be dispensed.
The capacity is 4 L of paraffin in molten state. Graduations are provided
on the interior of the chamber for reading the remaining level.
Paraffin drain tray
A tray for collecting the excess paraffin generated by embedding process.
One paraffin drain tray is located on the right and another on the left
below the hot plate. Each tray has a capacity of 500 mL.
Paraffin flow rate adjustment dial
A dial to adjust the flow rate of the paraffin dispensed from the dispenser.
Paraffin line
A tube that runs inside the instrument, connecting the paraffin chamber
and the dispenser.
Start time
A time at which the instrument is ready to use in the auto operation mode.
The instrument calculates an automatic “start-up” time from the preset
start time.
Tamper
A tamper is a tool used to fix the position of tissue in the base mold during
embedding.