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wELCOME
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cryotome Electronic (E) and standard cryostats. The Cryotome series
of cryostats is designed for the routine sectioning of quick-frozen tissue specimens
embedded in a medium, for subsequent preparation and diagnosis by a pathologist. The
Cryotome series of cryostats are intended for use in Pathology Laboratories by appropri-
ately trained Medical Laboratory Technicians.
Designed and made with care, the instrument is safe to use, simple to operate, and
easy to maintain. The Cryotome series of cryostats conforms with IEC1010-1 the safety
standard for laboratory instruments.
This Operator Guide gives instructions for the correct operation and use of the
Cryotome E and Cryotome. Instructions and information that applies only to a particular
version of Cryotome are marked [E only] for Electronic Cryotomes, or [Std only] for
Standard Cryotomes.
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SAfETY
ThIS PARAGRAPh DETAILS IMPORTANT SAfETY INfORMATION. PLEASE
READ ThIS SECTION CAREfULLY.
Thermo products are designed for convenient and reliable operation and to accepted
standards of safety. The use of the Cryotome does not entail any hazard if operated in
accordance with the instructions given in this manual. However, incorrect actions by a
user may damage the equipment, or cause a hazard to health. It is important for you to
obey the following safety precautions:
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All users must read and understand the Operator Guide and only operate
the unit in accordance with the instructions. If the instructions are not
followed, then the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
ii Do not modify the instrument - if unauthorised modifications are carried
out, the instrument may be made unsafe and the warranty may be
invalidated.
iii Potentially lethal voltages above 110V a.c. or 50V d.c. are present inside the
instrument.
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