Leica EG F User manual

Leica EG F
Heatable forceps
Instructions for Use
English
Order No.: 14 0388 83101 – Revision H
Always keep this manual with the instrument.
Read carefully before working with the instrument.
Version 1.5, Revision H – 10.2018

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The information, numerical data, notes and value judgments contained in this Instructions for Use
represent the current state of scientific knowledge and state-of-the-art technology as we understand
it following thorough investigation in this field.
We are under no obligation to update the present Instructions for Use periodically and on an ongoing
basis according to the latest technical developments, nor to provide our customers with additional
copies, updates etc. of this Instructions for Use.
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case, we shall not be held liable for erroneous statements, drawings, technical illustrations etc.
contained in this Instructions for Use. In particular, no liability whatsoever is accepted for any financial
loss or consequential damage caused by or related to compliance with statements or other information
in this Instructions for Use.
Statements, drawings, illustrations and other information regarding the contents or technical details of
the present Instructions for Use are not to be considered warranted characteristics of our products.
These are determined only by the contract provisions agreed between ourselves and our customers.
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prior notice. Only in this way is it possible to continuously improve the technology and manufacturing
techniques used in our products.
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Note
Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH
Heidelberger Str. 17 - 19
D-69226 Nussloch
Germany
Tel.: +49 - (0) 6224 - 143 0
Fax: +49 - (0) 6224 - 143 268
Web: www.LeicaBiosystems.com
Assembly contracted to Leica Microsystems Ltd. Shanghai

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Table of contents
1. Important Information ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings....................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Qualification of personnel.............................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Intended use of instrument............................................................................................................................ 6
2. Safety ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Safety instructions........................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Warnings........................................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Unpacking instructions................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Standard delivery........................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Setting up the instrument/Site requirements............................................................................................ 12
3.4 Electrical connection.................................................................................................................................... 12
4. Instrument Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Overview – instrument components/functions......................................................................................... 15
4.2 Instrument components/functions.............................................................................................................. 16
4.3 Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 17
5. Maintenance and Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 18
6. Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 19
7. Decontamination Confirmation.............................................................................................................. 20

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Important Information 1
1. Important Information
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Warning
Description: Warnings appear in a white box, orange header and
are marked by a warning triangle.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Note
Description: Notes, i. e. important user information, appear in
a white box, blue header and are marked by an
information symbol.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Item number
→"Fig. 7-1"Description: Item numbers for numbering illustrations. Numbers in
red refer to item numbers in illustrations.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Warning, hot surface
Description: Instrument surfaces which become hot during
operation are marked with this symbol. Avoid direct
contact with these surfaces – they may cause burns.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Alternating current
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Manufacturer
Description: Indicates the manufacturer of the medical product.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Manufacturing date
Description: Indicates the date when the medical device was
manufactured.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: Caution
Description: Caution, consult the instructions for use for
cautionary information.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: WEEE Symbol
Description: Symbol for labeling electrical and electronic
equipment in accordance with Section 7 of the
German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act
(ElektroG). ElektroG is the law regarding the sale,
return and environmentally sound disposal of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Symbol: Title of the symbol: CE Compliance
Description: CE labeling shows that the product corresponds to
one or more applicable European directives.