LEICA ASP300 - Manual (Page 9)

9 Leica ASP300
Warnings - working with the instrument
The Leica ASP300 may only be operated by trained laboratory personnel and as per the
present instruction manual.
In case of emergency switch off mains (item no. 5 in Fig. 3) at the rear of the instrument and
unplug the power cord.
The instrument must be installed so that the mains switch at the rear of the instrument can
easily be accessed at any time.
Always press PAUSE before opening the retort lid during processing to allow the retort to
vent.
Do not remove the wax drain hose or the remote fill/drain hose until the fill or drain has been
entirely completed.
After refilling / replacing the reagent bottles ensure that the lids are tight.
The bottles must be properly pushed home into the connection manifolds at the rear inner
wall of the reagent module.
Fixatives containing mercuric salts, acetic or picric acid will corrode metallic components
in the instrument.
After each paraffin step a retort clean cycle must be run.
2. Safety
Warnings - cleaning and maintenance
Prior to each maintenance switch the instrument off and disconnect mains power.
Do not clean the instrument with solvents containing acetone or xylene. No liquid may be
spilled into the internal components of the instrument.
Empty the condensate bottle at regular intervals.