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Leica EG 1160 – Paraffin Embedding Center 29
Paraffin dispenser No paraffin flow Foot pedal / dispenser Technical service
valve switch failure
Paraffin drops when valve Valve / pump failures Technical service
closed
No heating Heater (paraffin reservoir) Activate heater (paraffin
not activated reservoir)
Heater failure Technical service
No illumination Lamp defective Replace lamp
Inhomogeneous paraffin Air bubbles in dispenser Push dispenser handle
flow (e.g. air bubbles) at the start for a while until flow is
homogeneous
Pump failure Technical service
Mold warmer Wrong temperature Wrong temperature Check temperature
Cassette bath indication selected setting
Work area
No heating Heater not activated Activate heater
Heater failure Technical service
Vacuum attachment No vacuum buildup. Lid not properly Check if lid is properly
tional accessory) Vacuum deteriorates too positioned (oppositioned
rapidly
Seal of lid contaminated Check seal
Aeration knob open Check knob
adjustment
Seal untight Technical service
Forceps holder No heating Heater failure Technical service
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13. Troubleshooting