User manual LEICA ST4040

[. . . ] Leica ST4040 Linear Stainer Instruction Manual Leica ST4040 V1. 4 - Rev A, English ­ 06/2009 Always keep this manual near the instrument. Read carefully prior to operating the instrument. IMPORTANT NOTE The information, numerical data, notes and value judgments contained in this manual 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 manual periodically and on an ongoing basis according to the latest technical developments, nor to provide our customers with additional copies, updates etc. For erroneous statements, drawings, technical illustrations etc. [. . . ] · Tap water supply at a distance of max. 1. 50 m from the corresponding inlet and outlet at the back of the instrument. - Please bear in mind: The connections are located at the extreme left on the back of the instrument. · Fume hood at a distance of max. 3. 50 m from the instrument, if the instrument is to be operated with the exhaust air hose (otherwise the instrument must be operated with the activated carbon filter)!· Sufficient open space (70 cm) above the laboratory bench, to ensure trouble-free opening of the lids. · Stable ambient temperature of +10 °C to +35 °C. · Relative air humidity of maximum 80%, noncondensing. · No other instruments which cause vibrations installed nearby. Do not operate the instrument in rooms where risk of explosion exists!Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight (windows)!Do not install the instrument above a heater! Leica ST4040 ­ Linear Stainer 11 3. 3. 2 Installation Unpacking the instrument 3. 2. 1 Repacking the instrument We recommend keeping the original crate and packing material in store, in case the instrument needs to be repacked in the future. The drawing below shows the design of the original crate and packing material. The numbers indicate the sequence of disassembling and reassembling the crate. The unpacking instructions for all Leica instruments are located in a transparent protective envelope on the outside of the instrument transportation crates. 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 12 Instruction Manual V1. 4 ­ 06/2009 3. 3. 3 Installing the instrument Installation · To lift, grip the instrument by the transport handles. Two people are needed to lift / carry the instrument, since it weighs 73 kg (see `Technical data', chapter 5. 1)! · Install the instrument on the designated bench. · Remove the plastic protective cover from the instrument. · Check all delivered parts against the packing list to verify whether the delivery is complete - see chapter 3. 4 `Standard delivery `basic instrument' and general accessories'). · For all further installation steps, see chapters 3. 5 `Electrical connection' and 3. 6 `Installing the accessories'. Leica ST4040 ­ Linear Stainer 13 3. 3. 4 Installation Standard delivery `basic instrument' and general accessories 3. 4. 1 Standard delivery Basic instrument ST4040 - single load model · · · · · · · · · Basic instrument with three-piece lid 27 Reagent stations, plastic 4 tap water stations, complete assy. with inlet valve 1 Drain hose for waste water, 2 m long 1 Tap water inlet hose, 2. 50 m long, complete with 3/4" connection for water tap and replacement gasket 2 Lids for reagent stations 1 Cover for second row 1 Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 0474 80001 1 Tool set, including: · 1 Single-ended open-jaw wrench, size 27 · 1 Single-ended open-jaw wrench, size 13 · 1 Screw driver, 5. 5 x 200 mm · 1 Screw driver, 3 x 50 mm 1 Water tap adapter for 1/2" water taps 3 Disposable plastic films, solvent-resistant, for control panel 1 Set of power chords: · Euro · UK · USA · · · Basic instrument ST4040 - double load model (for double row staining) To use a single load model for double row staining, order the appropriate number (may vary - depends on individual staining applications) of the accessories listed below (see chapter 3. 4. 2 - `General accessories' for details): · · · · · Reagent stations Tap water stations Lids for reagent stations Slide racks Slide rack carriers Instruction Manual V 1. 4 ­ 06/2009 14 3. 3. 4. 2 General accessories · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Installation Reagent stations, plastic Tap water stations, complete assy. with inlet valve Leica slide racks, metal Sakura slide racks, plastic Adapter for large slides Drain hose, 4 m long Tap water inlet hose, 2. 50 m long, complete with 3/4" connection for water tap Lids for reagent stations Slide rack carriers for Leica slide racks Slide rack carriers for Medite/Hacker slide racks Slide rack carriers for Sakura slide racks Storage container for slide rack carriers, fits on instrument housing Activated carbon filter Exhaust air hose, 2 m long Exhaust air hose, 4 m long Disposable plastic films, solvent-resistant, for control panel (set of 10) Optional load station, left* Optional load station, right* Optional unload station, left* Optional unload station, right* Leica CV5000 adapter for slide racks: · CV5000 slide rack adapter, removable: - slides onto Leica slide racks for coverslipping in Leica CV5000. CV026096 · CV5000 stationary slide rack adapter: - for permanent installation in Leica CV5000 for using Leica ST4040 slide racks in CV5000. > CV026096) To order accessories, please contact your Leica local sales organization for the latest literature / current order numbers on the full range of Leica ST4040 accessories. *) For accessories for optional load / unload station, please refer to chapters 4. 3. 1 and/or 4. 3. 2 respectively! Leica ST4040 ­ Linear Stainer 15 3. 3. 5 Installation Electrical connections · Insert the small screwdriver (3 x 50 mm) into the notch at the lower end of the voltage selector shell. [. . . ] For cleaning the instrument, do not use any one of the following: alcohol, detergents containing alcohol (window cleaner!), abrasive cleaning powders, solvents containing xylene or acetone!To clean the lids, control panel and housing, use mild household detergents - see safety instruction above for non-appropriate ingredients. When handling cleaning detergents, follow the instructions of the manufacturer and make sure all applicable laboratory regulations are complied with!When cleaning the instrument, no liquid may enter in contact with any of the electrical connections or get into the interior of the instrument! 44 Instruction Manual V 1. 4 ­ 06/2009 8. 8. 1 Cleaning Cleaning and Maintenance · Clean the reagent and tap water stations as well as the trough which holds the reagent and tape water stations regularly. · For that purpose, remove the reagent and tap water stations from the trough. · The reagent and tap water stations can be washed in a laboratory dishwasher. Wash the tap water and reagent stations in the dishwasher at a temperature of max. [. . . ]