Thermo Scientific STP420D User manual

1Thermo Fisher Scientific User Guide STP420D/STP420ES
Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
STP420D/STP420ES
Thermo Scientific
Tissue Processor
Instruction manual – English
387791 Issue 1.1

02 Thermo Fisher ScientificUser Guide STP420D/STP420ES

03Thermo Fisher Scientific User Guide STP420D/STP420ES
STP420D/STP420ES
Thermo Scientific
Tissue Processor
Instruction manual – English
387791 Issue 1.1
Figure 1. Thermo Scientific Microm STP420ES Tissue Processor.

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Preface
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Preface
is IVD equipment complies with the emissions and immunity requirements of
IEC 61326-2-6:2006 and DIN EN 61326-2-6:2008. is equipment complies CISPR 11 Class B.
Do not use this device in close proximity to strong electromagnetic radiation (for example unshielded
intentional RF sources), as these may interfere with the proper operation.
e electromagnetic environment must be assessed prior to the operation of the device.
is User Guide covers both models of the ermo Scientic Microm STP420 Tissue Processor: the STP420D
produced between 2006 and 2009, and the STP420ES produced from February 2010 onward.
e ermo Scientic Microm STP420 Tissue Processor is referred to throughout this, and other supporting
documents, as the STP420.

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Dear valued customer,
ank you for your decision to buy this ermo Scientic instrument.
Before turning on the STP420 for the rst time, please read these
operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with its proper
operation and functions. Please store this manual next to the instrument
for later consultation.
is User Guide will be supplied with each instrument. You can order
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date of issue. is User Guide is available in the following languages:
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English: 387791
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Welcome
Preface

07Thermo Fisher Scientific User Guide STP420D/STP420ES
ermo Scientic herewith certies that this instrument has been tested
and checked carefully. Its technical data was veried before shipment to
be in accordance with the published specications.
e instrument complies with applicable international safety
regulations.
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and workmanship for a period of 1 year. Parts which prove to be
defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of
charge by ermo Scientic. No other warranty is expressed or implied.
Unauthorized modication or repair by third party persons will void the
warranty.
e warranty will expire in case of improper or wrong use of the
instrument and in case the warning and precautionary messages are not
observed. ermo Scientic is not liable for any occurring damage.
Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to amendment and
improvement without further notice.
Certification
Warranty
Preface

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How to use this user guide
Symbols Used
Symbols Used
e User Guide is written for routine users of the STP420, and their
supervisors. It is divided into a number of chapters that tell you how
to operate the STP420, and appendices which give you further infor-
mation. Familiarise yourself with the contents of the User Guide, and
especially the section Safety Precautions below, before you start your
daily routine work.
e User Guide uses the following symbols for important safety
and operational information:
Notes:
Special instructions regarding the operation of the instrument
WARNING OR CAUTION
W  C: S    
   . O  ,  
    .
General DanGer
O  U  G      .
N         .
BiohazarD
T      .
ChemiCal hazarD
H      . R 
        . A
         -
 . T  .
hot surfaCe
S   ’     . T
     . T  
  .
How to Use This
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09Thermo Fisher Scientific User Guide STP420D/STP420ES
How to use this user guide
Safety Precautions
Your safety is at risk if you do not operate the instrument in accordance
with this User Guide. You must observe the following precautions while
operating the instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions
violates safety standards and the intended use of the instrument.
ermo Scientic is not liable for misuse of the instrument and failure
to comply with basic safety requirements.
Note!
Installation and Maintenance: e instrument must be installed and
maintained by a fully authorized representative, and instruction in its use
be given, by an authorized representative. All warranties and guarantees are
null and void, if a third party installs or maintains the instrument.
instrument GrounDinG
T     ,   -
     . T 
  -  . T     -
         I-
 E C (IEC) . D  ,
          . Y
        .
mains VoltaGe
N      . O
       
.
U        .
T     ,   
      . Y
    ( ,  ) 
  . I     .
hot surfaCe
S   ’     . T
     .
ClosinG the proCessinG ChamBers
D       :
• A      
• A   
• T   
• T    
M         -
,         .
Safety Precautions

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proBlems
N         -
  . T     -
         
     .
flammaBle enVironments
N        
. A         
      .
malfunCtion hazarD
T    /  ,  
       
 S -, T  I O  O. A -
          -
  ,    /   
 .
BioloGiCal hazarD
S        -
   . Y     
     
   . Y    
 ,   ,   
  ,   L B M: 
  W H O.
unhealthy or irritatinG suBstanCes
S        
    . T     
           -
,      ,   
   ( ,  ,
    ).
reaGents
Y          
A D, A R.
CleaninG reaGent – paraffin BloCkaGes
T      X  C-R. O-
 X  (  T  )   
      . A   
      X   
,    /     .
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