Leica instruction manual Leica ASP300, Automated vacuum tissue processor

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Leica ASP300

Advanced Smart Processor

Automated vacuum

tissue processor

Instruction manual

Leica ASP300

V1.3 English - 12/2003

Always keep this manual together with the instrument. Read this instruction manual carefully

before working with the instrument.

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Contents Leica ASP300 Automated vacuum tissue processorAdvanced Smart Processor Page Published by Table of contents Trouble shooting Table of contentsCleaning and maintenance 7.3.1 Daily cleaning and maintenance1.Important notes 1.1Symbols used in this manual and their meaning1.2 Designated use Chapter 3.5 - “Compatible reagents“2.1 Safety instructions 2. Safety2.2 Warnings 2.SafetyWarnings - cleaning and maintenance 2. SafetyWarnings - working with the instrument Overpressure protection 2.3 Integrated safety devicesProtection against excessive vacuum Overcurrent protection3.1Specific instrument options 3.Instrument components and specifications3.Instrument components and specifications 3.2 Overview - instrument componentsOverview - Instrument components Instrument components and accessories3.Instrument components and specifications 3.Instrument components and specifications 3.3 Standard delivery - packing list3.4 Technical data Instrument components and specificationsRetort 3.Instrument components and specifications3.Instrument components and specifications 3.4 Technical Data continued3.Instrument components and specifications 3.5 Compatible reagents4.2Electrical connection 4. Setting up the instrument4.1 Site requirements Moving the instrument4. Setting up the instrument Connecting the instrument to mains4.3 Installing the accessories 4.Setting up the instrument4.Setting up the instrument 4.4 Setting up the data connectionsPrinter optional Lift off the instrument console flap4. Setting up the instrument 4.5 Alarm functions4.Setting up the instrument 4.6 Switching the instrument on2 - Access INSTALLATION menu 4.Setting up the instrumentButton symbols 4.Setting up the instrument4.Setting up the instrument 4.7.2. Access control→→→ →→ →→ →→ →→ →→ → → → →4.Setting up the instrument 5.1 Reagent handling 5. Operation5.1.1Fill/drain reagents other than wax Fill / drain reagents → 5.Operation→ + → 5.1.2 Changing the wax5.Operation 5.Operation Filling with wax pellets → →5. Operation Adding molten paraffin→ 5.2.1 System setup 5.2 Setting up the instrument parameters5.Operation Program Options 5. OperationSecurity 5.Operation5. Operation 5.2.2 Editing the reagent listEntering / modifying reagent thresholds 5. Operation5.Operation ↓ ↓ ↓5.Operation 5.2.3Viewing the program list5. Operation 5.2.4 Adding and/or modifying programs5.Operation Editing program steps continued 5. Operation5.Operation 5.2.5Favorites maximum of 5 programs5.Operation 5.Operation 5.2.6 Editing the stations5. Operation 5.Operation 5.3 ProgramsEDIT to access the Edit Program screen 5.3.1 Editing a selected programEnter the day when you want the program finished 5. Operation5.Operation LEVEL CHECK enabled5. Operation 5.3.2 Starting a program5.Operation 5.4Reagent status →5. Operation 5.5 System Monitor → →5.Operation 5.6 On-linehelp5.Operation 5.7Configuring a printer optional →→→ 6.2 Power failure 6.Trouble shooting6.1 General 6.3Trouble shooting → 6.Trouble shooting6.Trouble shooting 6.4 Typical fill or drain problems7.1Clean programs →→ 7.1.1 Retort clean programs 7.Cleaning and maintenance7.Cleaning and maintenance Editing steps7.1.2 Wax clean programs 7. Cleaning and maintenance7.Cleaning and maintenance 7.1.3Smart clean →7. Cleaning and maintenance 7.2 General cleaning stepsDraining the condensate bottle 7.Cleaning and maintenanceExchanging the activated carbon filter Exchange the filter as shown in Fig7. Cleaning and maintenance 7.3.1Daily cleaning and maintenance7.Cleaning and maintenance 7.3.2Periodic cleaning and maintenance7. Cleaning and maintenance 7.4 Preventative maintenance scheduleMaintenance activity 7. Cleaning and maintenanceWarranty 8. Warranty and serviceTechnical service information Decommissioning and disposal