Leica Asp300 s User manual

Leica ASP300 S

Advanced Smart Processor

Automated vacuum

tissue processor

Operating Manual

Leica ASP300S

V1.0 English - 07/2006

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4Operating Manual V 1.0 – 07/2006

Table of Contents

1. Important information ................................................................................................................. 6

2. Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 7

2.1 Safety instructions .................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Warnings .................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Integrated safety devices ...................................................................................................................... 11

3. Instrument components and specifications ......................................................................... 12

3.1 Overview - instrument components..................................................................................................... 12

3.2 Specific instrument options .................................................................................................................. 14

3.3 Standard delivery - packing list ............................................................................................................ 15

3.4 Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................ 16

3.5 Compatible reagents .............................................................................................................................. 19

4. Setting up the instrument ......................................................................................................... 20

4.1 Site requirements ................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2 Electrical connection ............................................................................................................................. 20

4.3 Installing the accessories ..................................................................................................................... 22

4.4 Setting up the data connections .......................................................................................................... 23

4.5 Alarm functions ....................................................................................................................................... 24

4.6 Switching the instrument on ................................................................................................................. 25

4.7 Touchscreen functions .......................................................................................................................... 27

4.8 Checklist for first operation ................................................................................................................... 28

5. Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 29

5.1 Setting up the instrument parameters ................................................................................................. 29

5.1.1 System setup ........................................................................................................................................... 29

5.1.2 Access levels .......................................................................................................................................... 32

5.1.3 INSTALLATION menu ............................................................................................................................. 34

5.1.4 Editing the reagent list ........................................................................................................................... 37

5.1.5 Viewing the program list ........................................................................................................................ 40

5.1.6 Adding and/or modifying programs ..................................................................................................... 41

5.1.7 Favorites ................................................................................................................................................... 44

5.1.8 Editing the stations ................................................................................................................................. 46

5.1.9 Reagent groups ....................................................................................................................................... 47

5.2 Reagent handling .................................................................................................................................... 48

5.2.1 Fill/drain reagents (other than wax) ..................................................................................................... 48

5.2.2 Changing the wax ................................................................................................................................... 50

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5.3 Running programs .................................................................................................................................. 53

5.3.1 Editing a selected program ................................................................................................................... 54

5.3.2 Starting a program .................................................................................................................................. 56

5.4 Reagent status ........................................................................................................................................ 57

5.5 System Monitor ....................................................................................................................................... 58

5.6 On-line help .............................................................................................................................................. 59

6. Solutions ...................................................................................................................................... 60

6.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................... 60

6.2 Power failure ........................................................................................................................................... 60

6.3 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 61

6.4 Typical fill or drain problems................................................................................................................. 62

7. Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 63

7.1 Clean programs ....................................................................................................................................... 63

7.1.1 Retort clean programs ........................................................................................................................... 63

7.1.2 Wax clean program ................................................................................................................................ 65

7.1.3 Smart Clean ............................................................................................................................................. 66

7.2 General cleaning steps .......................................................................................................................... 67

7.2.1 Daily cleaning and maintenance .......................................................................................................... 69

7.2.2 Periodic cleaning and maintenance .................................................................................................... 71

7.3 Preventative maintenance schedule ................................................................................................... 72

8. Warranty and Service ............................................................................................................... 74