OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Paraffin Wax Embedding Centre MPS
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1. OPERATING SLEE Ea INSTRUCTIONS Paraffin Wax Embedding Centre MPS P1 CE INS1000GB 12 2010 04 2 Instructions MPS P1 1 Instructions MPS P1 5 1 INTENDED USE 2 SYMBOLS 3 SAFETY NOTES 4 COMPONENTS 5 SPECIFICATIONS 6 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 7 OPERATION OF MPS P1 8 MAINTENANCE 9 SERVICE 10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 11 WARRANTY 12 DISPOSAL Instructions MPS P1 1 INTENDED USE The paraffin wax embedding centre type MPS P1 is intended embedding histological tissue specimens in molten paraffin wax use in pathology laboratories The instrument consists of a heated paraffin container a dispenser element heated areas and containers for storage and preparation of moulds and embedding cassettes a cooling area fixation of embedded tissue specimens and optionally heated forceps for orientation of the specimen during embedding 2 SYMBOLS A Dangers warnings and cautions are marked by this symbol E Special instructions regarding the operation of the instrument marked by this symbol 3 SAFETY NOTES SLEE paraffin wax embedding centres are provided with the following safety features MPS P1 Hand heat protectors institution which owns the unit the persons working with the unit servicing repairing it have the responsibility hazard free use Certain surfaces of the instrument are2. 050100 Paraffin 56 58 C 30010000 2 kg bag 30010002 15 kg bag Instructions MPS P1 MPS P1 MPS P2 15 11 WARRANTY SLEE Medical GmbH guarantees that the product delivered has been subjected to comprehensive quality control procedure and that the product is faultless and complies with all technical specifications and or agreed characteristics warranted SLEE Medical GmbH guarantees that the instrument is manufactured under an ISO 9001 quality management system Unauthorized modification or repair by third party persons will void the warranty Only original SLEE spare parts must be used Guarantee claims can be put forward only if the instrument is used according to this manual and for the purpose described Mistakes and errors which occur because of improper use cannot be accepted 12 DISPOSAL The instrument or parts of the instrument must be disposed of according to existing local applicable regulations SLEE medical GmbH Carl Zeiss Str 49 55129 Mainz Germany Tel 49 61 31 9 58 71 0 Fax 49 61 31 9 58 71 722 mail slee de http Awww slee de Instructions MPS P1 16
3. and change first value of time by pressing Press to move to next digit and change second value of time by pressing Press to move to next digit and change third value of time by pressing 9 Press OK to move to next digit and change fourth value of time by pressing in this example 14 30 h Instructions MPS P1 12 Setting of Programme Press to change to PR mode Press and activate or deactivate first working day Monday by pressing Press to move to next working day activate or deactivate by pressing Continue procedure until Sunday Day 7 Press to change activation time by pressing Press and select AON by pressing Press OK select working days and time for deactivation Press and select AOFF by pressing In this example the instrument will be activated on 41 ACFF Tuesdays and from Wednesday to Sunday at 09 00 AM 7 3 4 5 6 7 will deactivated on the same days at 19 30 D n nn Press IMENU to switch to AUTO mode The display will show the activation time in form of black bars on top of the display Instructions MPS P1 13 8 MAINTENANCE Besides regular cleaning the instrument is basically maintenance free For cleaning the unit only use alcoholic media not acetone or xylene For the hood it is best to use a commercially available cleaner for plastics The hood should not co
4. g decrease the selected temperature by pressing selected value will be stored automatically after 30 seconds The display will return to the current temperature of the heated paraffin wax container Press OFF to stop the heating element of the heated working area 7 4 COOLED WORKING AREA Press ON to start the cooling element of the cooled working area OFF Press OFF to stop the cooling element of the cooled working area If the cooling element is switched on the inbuilt cooling fan is running The lower and rear airing slots should never be covered Instructions MPS P1 7 5 HEATED PARAFFIN DISPENSER Manual Use The heated paraffin dispenser is equipped with an activation lever directly behind the dispensing nozzle To open the valve and start the flow of molten paraffin push the lever backwards or sideward s The valve will automatically close the lever is released Manual use of paraffin dispenser Foot switch Use The heated paraffin dispenser can also be controlled by a foot switch To open the valve and start the flow of molten paraffin kick the foot switch down The valve will automatically close if the foot switch Is released Instructions MPS P1 9 7 6 MAGNIFYING GLASS Each instrument 15 equipped with magnifying glass that can easily be turned to the right and left required The magnifying glass will keep its orientation even tu
5. hot during operation can cause burns touched Instructions MPS P1 4 5 SLEE paraffin wax embedding centres are provided with the following standard components MPS P1 MPS P2 MPS W or MPS P Heated paraffin wax container Heated dispenser element Heated cassette mould storage containers Cooled cassette mould storage area Heated working area Cooled working area Cooling spot Magnifying glass Paraffin collection tray Working area illumination Light Operation manual 9 Instructions MPS P1 5 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 450 mm x 575 mm x 295 mm width x depth x height Weight 23 kg without accessories Paraffin container 3 3 litres Heated cassette mould container Approx 80 cassettes Approx 200 moulds 30 80 C programmable 6 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 6 1 UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT Remove the upper cover Remove the upper supporting foams Lift the instrument out of the wooden transportation case For repacking use the original cases Keep the packing material Place the instrument onto the selected bench 6 2 INSTALLATION The site for installation should meet the following requirements The unit should be positioned onto a plane vibration free surface e A free ventilation of fresh air from underneath the instrument should be guaranteed The vicinity of the work area m
6. me in contact with alcoholic or other solvents Never spray or use cleaning medium directly onto operating 1016 Please take note of the safety aspects of the instrument Wear protective clothing and disposable gloves according to Good Laboratory Practices 9 SERVICE Internal components should only be serviced by technicians authorized by SLEE If technical service or spare parts are necessary please contact your local SLEE Medical distributor Please have the following information available e Complete contact details e Type of instrument and serial number e Place of instrument and name of user e Purpose of service call e Delivery date of the unit If it is necessary to return the instrument it must be cleaned and disinfected before delivery It must be returned in its original packing If the instrument or parts thereof are sent back in a dirty or non disinfected condition SLEE reserves the right to return the parts to the debit of the customer Instructions MPS P1 14 10 Optional accessories Heated Forceps 10196000 2 5 mm 10196001 1 25 mm Timer 10900009 Cooling plate MPS C 10900010 Preheating unit MPS W 10180000 Preheating unit MPS WH high 10185000 Base moulds stainless steel 30030050 7mm x 7mmx5mm 30030051 30mm x24mmx5mm 30030052 15mm x15mmx5mm 30030053 24 mm x24mmx5 mm 30030054 37 mm x 24 mm x 5 mm 30030055 24 mm x 24 mm x 12 mm Metal lids for embedding cassettes 30
7. rned away temporarily 7 7 PARAFFIN COLLECTION Overflowing paraffin runs into the outlet integrated into the working area and into the paraffin collection tray The collection tray should be cleaned every day Pull the drawer out of the instrument and empty it Paraffin collection tray Instructions MPS P1 10 7 8 HEATED FORCEPS only applicable to instruments equipped with this accessory Electrically heated forceps are available as accessory and will be activated by plugging into the connection for heated forceps at the front of the paraffin wax dispenser unit The temperature regulation is by means of a control knob next to the connection Instructions MPS P1 7 9 TIMER only applicable to instruments equipped with this accessory If installed the timer 15 located at the rear of the unit Setting of Date and Time Press to change to mode Press and change first value of date by pressing Press OK to move to next digit and change second value of date by pressing Press to move to next digit and change third value of date by pressing 9 Press OK to move to next digit and change fourth value of date by pressing in this example 01 02 2000 Press to move to next digit and change first value of year by pressing Press OK to move to next digit and change second value of year by pressing Press to move to next digit
8. ust be free of oil and chemical vapours Instructions MPS P1 7 OPERATION MPS P1 7 1 HEATED PARAFFIN WAX CONTAINER Press ON to start the heating element of the heated paraffin wax container The instrument will display the current temperature of the heated paraffin wax container To set a new target temperature press to enter the setting mode Increase the selected temperature by pressing decrease the selected temperature by pressing The selected value will be stored automatically after 30 seconds The display will return to the current temperature of the heated paraffin wax container For a robust performance of the instrument the flow of molten paraffin is exclusively driven by gravitation To assure a rapid flow please refill the paraffin container before it empties completely 7 2 HEATED CASSETTE MOULD STORAGE AREA heated cassette mould storage area 15 controlled by the heating element of the heated working area For activation and setting of target temperatures please refer to section 8 3 HEATED WORKING AREA Instructions MPS P1 7 3 HEATED WORKING AREA Press ON to start the heating element of the heated working area The instrument will display the current temperature of the heated working area and the heated cassette mould storage container To set a new target temperature press to enter the setting mode Increase the selected temperature by pressin
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