User Manual

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Instructions for Use, V 1.5 RevD – 03/2013
1. Important Information
The instrument has been designed so that it is
safe to use by the operator as well as for pro-
cessing specimens – provided that it is operated
according to the present Operating Manual. The
Leica ASP300 S is a modular tissue processor for
the following laboratory applications:
• Fixation
• Dehydration
• Paraffininfiltration
of histological tissue specimens.
The Leica ASP300 S must be operated exclusively
with the reagents listed in Chap. 3.5 – "Compat-
ible reagents".
• TheLeicaASP300S may beoperatedby
trained laboratory personnel only.
• Alllaboratorypersonneldesignatedtooperate
this instrument must read these Instructions
for Use carefully and must be familiar with all
technical features of the instrument before
attempting to operate it.
All information provided in these Instructions for
Use applies only to the instrument type indicated
on the cover page.
A nameplate indicating the instrument serial
number is attached to the rear side of the in-
strument. (The serial number is also displayed
above the loading door on the front side of the
instrument.)
Fig. 1
1.2 Qualification of personnel
1.3 Intended use of instrument
1.4 Instrument type
Any other use of the instrument is con-
sidered improper.
Failure to adhere to these instructions
may result in an accident, personal
injury, damage to the instrument or
accessory equipment.
Proper and intended use includes
compliance with all inspection and
maintenance instructions, along with
the observance of all instructions in
the Instructions for Use.
Fig. 1 is provided as an example only
and shows a valid nameplate for this
instrument with the necessary in-
formation about instrument type and
power requirement. The precise data
for the various versions is specified in
Chap. 3.2 "Technical data".