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Leica TP1020 User Manual

Leica TP1020
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Instructions for Use
Leica TP1020
Tissue Processor
Instructions for Use
Leica TP1020 V 3.0 RevG, English – 07/2016
Order No. 14 0422 80101 RevG
Always keep this manual with the instrument!
Read carefully before working with the instrument.

Table of Contents

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Leica TP1020 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeTissue Processor
CapacityUp to 100 cassettes
Station volume1.8 liters
Power Supply100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Processing Stations12 stations

Summary

Important Information

Understanding Manual Symbols

Explains symbols and their meanings for better understanding of the manual.

Instrument Identification

Identifies the specific instrument model and its general characteristics.

Operator Qualification Requirements

Specifies the necessary training and familiarity required for operating personnel.

Intended Instrument Use

Outlines the intended applications and processes for the instrument.

Safety

Safety Notes and Warnings

Provides essential safety information related to instrument operation and maintenance.

Transport and Installation Safety

Details safety precautions for moving and setting up the instrument.

Operational Safety Measures

Covers essential safety measures to follow during instrument operation.

Cleaning Safety Guidelines

Specifies safety guidelines to be followed during the cleaning process.

Maintenance Safety Considerations

Outlines safety considerations related to instrument maintenance procedures.

Wax Bath Specific Safety

Highlights specific safety precautions and warnings related to wax bath usage.

Activated Carbon Filter Safety

Details safety information regarding the optional activated carbon filter.

Instrument Components and Specifications

Technical Data and Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications, dimensions, electrical data, and weights.

Instrument Description

Provides a comprehensive overview of the instrument's functionality and design.

Standard Delivery and Packing List

Details the standard configurations and included accessories with order numbers.

Instrument Overview with Additional Wax Bath (optional accessory)

Illustrates the instrument with an optional wax bath, labeling key components.

Instrument Overview with Fume Control System

Illustrates the instrument with a fume control system, labeling key components.

Supplied Accessories Description

Describes the various accessories that come standard with the instrument.

Standard Tissue Basket Details

Details the standard tissue basket, its capacity, and usage.

Glass Beaker with Holder Description

Describes the glass beaker with holder, including capacity and fill level marks.

Aluminum Container with Holder Details (instruments with vacuum function only or as an optional accessory)

Details aluminum containers used with vacuum function, including capacity and fill marks.

Wax Bath Description and Features

Describes the wax bath, its capacity, heating, and safety features.

Initial Operation

Unpacking Instructions

Provides step-by-step guidance for safely unpacking the instrument.

Instrument Setup Procedures

Details the procedures for setting up the instrument on a laboratory bench.

Continued Unpacking Steps

Continues the unpacking instructions, covering further steps for setup.

Installation Site Requirements

Specifies the environmental and space conditions necessary for instrument installation.

Electrical Connection Guide

Covers the process of connecting the instrument to the power supply.

Checking Voltage Selector Setting

Explains how to verify the correct voltage selector setting before connecting.

Adjusting the Voltage Selector

Details the procedure for adjusting the voltage selector if needed.

Connecting the Power Cable

Guides on connecting the power cable correctly to the instrument and outlet.

Switching On the Instrument

Describes the initial steps for powering on the instrument.

Setting the Instrument Time

Explains how to set the instrument's internal clock.

Installing Accessories

Provides instructions for installing various accessories onto the instrument.

Installing the Wax Baths

Details the process of installing the wax baths into their respective stations.

Connecting the Wax Baths

Guides on correctly connecting the wax baths to the instrument's rear sockets.

Fastening Wax Bath Connection Cables (instruments with fume control system only)

Explains how to secure wax bath cables for instruments with fume control.

Installing Reagent Stations

Describes how to mount the reagent containers onto the instrument's platform.

The User Interface

Control Panel and Display

Describes the instrument's control panel layout, buttons, and display information.

Key Functions and Operations

Details the primary functions of the instrument's keys and controls.

Carousel Movement Control

Explains the operation of the carousel movement button for basket handling.

Processing Cycle Management

Covers controls for starting, pausing, resuming, stopping, and aborting processing cycles.

Manual and Programming Controls

Describes manual operation keys, vacuum function, and programming mode buttons.

Programming the Instrument

General Programming Description

Provides an overview of how programs are created, set up, and edited.

Two-Basket Program Characteristics

Highlights unique features and behaviors of programs designed for two baskets.

Setting-Up and Editing Programs

Guides on the process of setting up and editing processing programs.

Selecting Programming Mode

Explains how to enter the programming mode to set up or modify programs.

Selecting the Program

Details how to choose or select a specific program number for editing or use.

Selecting the Number of Baskets

Guides on how to specify the number of baskets (1 or 2) for a program.

Selecting the Starting Station

Explains how to define the initial station for a processing program.

Activating Vacuum Function in Programs (instruments with vacuum function only)

Describes how to enable or disable the vacuum function within program settings.

Selecting Infiltration Times Per Station

Guides on setting the duration for infiltration at each processing station.

Displaying Total Program Duration

Shows how to view the total estimated time for a programmed cycle.

Leaving the Programming Mode

Details the procedure for exiting the programming mode after adjustments.

Preparations for Tissue Processing

Filling Reagent Stations

Provides instructions for filling the reagent stations with appropriate solutions.

Filling Wax Baths

Guides on how to safely fill the wax baths with paraffin.

Altering Standard Working Temperature

Explains how to adjust the working temperature of the wax baths.

Inserting the Tissue Basket

Details the steps for correctly inserting the tissue basket into the instrument.

Operating the Instrument in the Manual Processing Mode

Lifting and Lowering the Tissue Basket

Describes how to manually lift and lower the tissue basket between stations.

Moving Tissue Basket to Next Station

Explains how to advance the tissue basket to the subsequent station.

Activating Vacuum Function in Manual Mode (instruments with vacuum function only)

Guides on manually activating and deactivating the vacuum function.

Operating the Instrument in the Automatic Processing Mode

Starting a Program

Covers the procedures for initiating processing programs.

Immediate Program Start

Details how to start a selected program immediately after setup.

Delayed Program Start

Explains how to schedule a program to start at a future time.

Editing Starting Time for Delayed Programs

Guides on modifying the scheduled start time for delayed programs.

Locking Key Functions

Describes how to lock the control panel to prevent unintended changes.

Editing Programs During Processing

Explains how to edit programs, with exceptions for the currently running one.

Displaying End of Processing Time

Shows how to check the estimated completion time of a processing cycle.

Pausing a Process

Describes how to temporarily stop an ongoing automatic processing cycle.

Resuming a Paused Process

Explains how to restart a processing cycle that was previously paused.

Stopping or Terminating a Process

Details how to stop or abort an active processing cycle.

End of Automatic Process

Indicates what happens and how to proceed when an automatic process completes.

Removing Specimens

Provides steps for safely removing processed specimens from the instrument.

Finishing Daily Work Procedures

Outlines the necessary procedures to complete daily operations and secure the instrument.

Warning and Error Codes – Troubleshooting

Warning Codes and Handling

Lists and explains warning codes, their causes, and how to handle them.

Error Codes and Troubleshooting

Provides a detailed list of error codes, their root causes, and solutions.

Power Failure and System Interruption Handling

Details procedures for power failures, wrong station messages, and aborting processes.

Manual Specimen Removal During Power Failure

Provides specific steps for manually removing the tissue basket during power failure.

Manual Station Relocation and Skipping

Describes manual carousel movement and station skipping after a power failure.

Cleaning

Maintenance

General Maintenance Instructions

Provides general guidelines and recommendations for instrument upkeep.

Wax Bath Maintenance Procedures

Focuses on maintenance procedures specifically for the wax bath component.

Altering Standard Working Temperature

Explains how to adjust the wax bath's temperature setting.

Reset After Excess Temperature Shutdown

Details the procedure to reset the instrument after an excess temperature shutdown.

Replacing Instrument Fuses

Guides on how to safely replace the instrument's fuses.

Optional Accessories

Three-Level Tissue Basket

Describes the features and capacity of the three-level tissue basket.

Basket Removal Device

Details the basket removal device and its use for safely handling hot baskets.

Second Tissue Basket Holder

Explains the accessory for adding a second tissue basket to increase throughput.

Installing the Second Basket Holder

Provides instructions for installing the second basket holder.

Installing Station Holders

Provides instructions for installing the station holder for accessories.

Connecting the Third Wax Bath

Guides on connecting an optional third wax bath to the instrument.

Connecting Fume Outlet Tube (optional accessory for instruments with fume control system)

Details how to connect the fume outlet tube for exhaust ventilation.

Installing the Fume Outlet Tube

Provides specific steps for installing the fume outlet tube.

Inserting Activated Carbon Filters (optional on instruments with fume control system)

Explains how to install activated carbon filters for fume control.

Ordering Information

Accessories for Ordering

Lists various accessories available for order, along with their part numbers.

Appendix

Modifying Instrument Configuration

Covers user-configurable settings for the instrument's operation.

Editing Configuration Menu

Explains how to access and enter the instrument's configuration menu.

Modifying Configuration Settings

Details how to change specific configuration parameters.

Third Wax Bath Configuration Setting

Describes the setting to enable or disable the third wax bath functionality.

Program Preset Configuration Setting

Explains how to reset specific programs to their factory default settings.

System Reset Configuration Setting

Details the system reset function and its impact on instrument settings.

Leaving Configuration Menu

Guides on how to exit the instrument's configuration menu.

Reagents Appropriate for Use

Lists the safe and recommended reagents for use with the TP1020.

Factory-Set Programs Overview

Presents the default programs pre-configured in the instrument.

Program No. 6 - 1 Basket

Details the settings for factory program number 6, designed for one basket.

Program No. 8 - 2 Baskets

Details the settings for factory program number 8, designed for two baskets.

Program No. 7 - 1 Basket

Details the settings for factory program number 7, designed for one basket.

Program No. 9 - 2 Baskets

Details the settings for factory program number 9, designed for two baskets.

Programming Worksheet

Provides a template for users to record custom program settings.

Warranty and Service

Warranty Information

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product warranty.

Technical Service Information

Provides information on how to obtain technical support and spare parts.

Decommissioning and Disposal Guidance

Gives guidance on the proper disposal of the instrument at the end of its life.

Decontamination Certificate

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