User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Important Information
- 1.1 Symbols and their meanings
- 1.2 Qualification of personnel
- 1.3 Intended use of instrument
- 1.4 Instrument type
- 2. Safety
- 2.1 Safety notes
- 2.2 Warnings
- 2.3 Safety features on the instrument
- 3. Instrument Components and Specifications
- 3.1 Overview – instrument components
- 3.2 Specific instrument options
- 3.3 Standard delivery - packing list
- 3.4 Technical Data
- 3.5 Compatible reagents
- 3.6 Recommended reagent handling
- 3.6.1 Cycle for changing reagents
- 4. Instrument Setup
- 4.1 Installation site requirements
- 4.1.1 Moving the instrument
- 4.2 Electrical connection
- 4.2.1 Connecting the power supply
- 4.2.2 Connecting an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
- 4.3 Installing accessories
- 4.4 Making the data connections
- 4.5 Anti-reflection clip – Function
- 4.6 Alarm functions
- 4.7 Switching the instrument on
- 4.8 Touchscreen functions
- 4.9 Checklist for initial operation
- 4.10 Switching off the instrument
- 5. Operation
- 5.1 Setting up the instrument parameters
- 5.1.1 System setup
- 5.1.2 Access levels
- 5.1.3 INSTALLATION menu
- 5.1.4 Editing the reagent list
- 5.1.5 Viewing the program list
- 5.1.6 Adding and/or modifying programs
- 5.1.7 Favorites
- 5.1.8 Configuring the stations
- 5.1.9 Reagent groups
- 5.2 Reagent handling
- 5.2.1 Draining/filling reagents (other than paraffin)
- 5.2.2 Replacing the paraffin
- 5.3 Running programs
- 5.3.1 Editing a program that has been called up.
- 5.3.2 Starting a program
- 5.3.3 Opening the retort
- 5.3.4 Retort emergency release
- 5.4 Reagent status
- 5.5 System monitor
- 5.6 The online help
- 6. Troubleshooting
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Power failure
- 6.3 Troubleshooting
- 6.4 Typical fill or drain problems
- 7. Cleaning and maintenance
- 7.1 Clean programs
- 7.1.1 Retort cleaning programs
- 7.1.2 Paraffin cleaning
- 7.1.3 Smart clean
- 7.2 General cleaning steps
- 7.2.1 Daily cleaning and maintenance
- 7.2.2 Periodic cleaning and maintenance
- 7.3 Checklist for preventive maintenance
- 8. Warranty and Service
- Appendix 1
- Notes on Specimen Preparation
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Leica ASP300 S
3. Instrument Components and Specifications
Please check all delivered parts against the packing list and against your order to verify
whether the delivery is complete! Should you find any discrepancies, please contact your
Leica sales office without delay.
3.3 Standard delivery – packing list (continued)
1 Accessory kit, consisting of: 14 0476 43727
1 Basket handle 14 0476 34713
3 Specimen basket assemblies (lid, handle, separating walls and spiral inserts) 14 0476 34193
1 Stirrer 14 0476 43630
1 Reagent bottle, plastic 14 0476 34274
2 Set of adhesive bottle labels, 24 pcs. each 14 0200 43464
1 Funnel 14 0476 43631
2 Active carbon filter assembly 14 0476 34150
1 Filling/draining hose assembly 14 0476 34716
1 Paraffin drain hose 14 0476 34721
1 Paraffin scraper, plastic 14 0476 35923
1 Lubricant for valves and O-rings (Molykote 111, 100 gr) 14 0336 35460
1 Connecting cable – power supply 14 0411 34604
1 Maintenance kit (2 spare covers, 9 O-rings) 14 0476 35921
1 Baffle plate 14 0476 34770
1 Single-head wrench, size 27 14 0330 50891
1 Allen key, size 3.0 14 0222 04138
1 Remote alarm connection, 6.3 mm 14 6844 01005
1 Cleaning tools for prism 14 0495 47955
1 Microfiber cloth for prism 14 0495 47736
1 Power cable for Germany 14 0411 13558
1 Power cable for UK ST-BU F-5 A 14 0411 27822
1 Power cable for Brazil 10 A, straight 14 0411 47869
1 Power cable for the USA/Canada/Japan (for voltage variant 100-120 V) 14 0411 13559
1 ASP300 S German/English Instructions for Use (+ language CD) 14 0476 80001
1 Language CD, with ASP300 S demo program 14 0476 80200