Leica ASP300 S Manuale utente

Instructions for Use

Leica ASP300 S -

Advanced Smart Processor

Vacuum

Tissue Processor

Leica ASP300 S, English

Order No.: 14 0476 80101 RevJ

Always keep this manual with the instrument.

Read carefully before working with the instrument.

V 1.9 RevJ - 08/2017

Leica ASP300 S

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4Instructions for Use, V 1.9 RevJ – 08/2017

Table of Contents

1. Important Information ............................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Symbols and their meanings....................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Qualification of personnel......................................................................................................... 12

1.3 Intended use of instrument....................................................................................................... 12

1.4 Instrument type........................................................................................................................... 13

1.5 Microsoft software license terms............................................................................................ 13

2. Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 14

2.1 Safety notes................................................................................................................................. 14

2.2 Warnings...................................................................................................................................... 15

2.3 Safety features on the instrument ........................................................................................... 19

3. Instrument Components and Specifications....................................................................... 20

3.1 Overview – instrument components........................................................................................ 20

3.2 Specific instrument options...................................................................................................... 22

3.3 Standard delivery – packing list............................................................................................... 22

3.4 Technical Data............................................................................................................................ 24

3.5 Compatible reagents.................................................................................................................. 26

3.6 Recommended reagent handling............................................................................................. 27

3.6.1 Cycle for changing reagents..................................................................................................... 28

4. Initial Operation ....................................................................................................................... 29

4.1 Installation site requirements................................................................................................... 29

4.1.1 Moving the instrument............................................................................................................... 29

4.2 Electrical connection................................................................................................................. 30

4.2.1 Connecting the power supply................................................................................................... 30

4.2.2 Connecting an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ............................................................. 31

4.3 Installing accessories................................................................................................................ 32

4.4 Making the data connections................................................................................................... 34

4.5 Anti-reflection clip – Function.................................................................................................. 35

4.6 Alarm functions........................................................................................................................... 36

4.7 Switching the instrument on..................................................................................................... 37

4.8 Touchscreen functions.............................................................................................................. 39

4.9 Checklist for initial operation.................................................................................................... 40

4.10 Switching off the instrument..................................................................................................... 41

5. Operation................................................................................................................................... 42

5.1 Setting up the instrument parameters .................................................................................... 42

5.1.1 System setup............................................................................................................................... 42

5.1.2 Access levels .............................................................................................................................. 45

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5.1.3 INSTALLATION menu................................................................................................................. 47

5.1.4 Editing the reagent list............................................................................................................... 50

5.1.5 Viewing the program list............................................................................................................ 53

5.1.6 Adding and/or modifying programs......................................................................................... 54

5.1.7 Favorites....................................................................................................................................... 57

5.1.8 Configuring the stations............................................................................................................. 59

5.1.9 Reagent groups........................................................................................................................... 60

5.2 Reagent handling........................................................................................................................ 61

5.2.1 Draining/filling reagents (other than paraffin)....................................................................... 61

5.2.2 Replacing the paraffin................................................................................................................ 63

5.3 Running programs ...................................................................................................................... 66

5.3.1 Editing a program that has been called up............................................................................. 67

5.3.2 Starting a program...................................................................................................................... 69

5.3.3 Opening the retort....................................................................................................................... 70

5.3.4 Retort emergency release......................................................................................................... 70

5.4 Reagent status ............................................................................................................................ 72

5.5 System monitor ........................................................................................................................... 73

5.6 The online help............................................................................................................................ 74

6. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 75

6.1 General......................................................................................................................................... 75

6.2 Power failure............................................................................................................................... 75

6.3 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 76

6.4 Typical fill or drain problems .................................................................................................... 77

7. Cleaning and maintenance .................................................................................................... 78

7.1 Clean programs........................................................................................................................... 78

7.1.1 Retort cleaning programs.......................................................................................................... 78

7.1.2 Paraffin cleaning......................................................................................................................... 80

7.1.3 Smart clean.................................................................................................................................. 81

7.2 General cleaning steps.............................................................................................................. 82

7.2.1 Daily cleaning and maintenance.............................................................................................. 84

7.2.2 Periodic cleaning and maintenance........................................................................................ 86

7.3 Checklist for preventive maintenance .................................................................................... 88

8. Warranty and Service ............................................................................................................. 90

9. Decontamination Confirmation............................................................................................. 91

Appendix.............................................................................................................................................. 92

6Instructions for Use, V 1.9 RevJ – 08/2017

1.1 Symbols and their meanings

1. Important Information

Leica Biosystems GmbH assumes no liability for consequential loss or damage due to failure to

observe the following instructions, particularly in relation to transportation and package han-

dling, and failure to observe the instructions for handling the instrument carefully.