Section 1
INTRODUCTION
Safety Instructions
The Tissue-Tek
®
AutoWrite
™
Slide Printer operating
manual includes important instructions and information
related to the operating safety and maintenance of the
instrument. It is important to read the operating manual
carefully prior to the operation of the instrument for the
first time and to keep the manual with the instrument at all
times.
This instrument has been built and tested with the
following safety regulations on electrical measuring control,
regulating and laboratory devices:
IEC 61010-1 2
nd
ed.
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
UL 61010A-1
In order to ensure safe operation, the operator must
always comply with the instructions and warnings contained
in this operating manual.
NOTE:
The protective devices on both the instrument and
accessories may neither be removed nor modified. Only
authorized and qualified persons may access and repair
the internal components of the instruments.
The safety devices installed in this instrument by the
manufacturer only establishes the basis for accident
prevention. Primary responsibility for accident-free
operation is above all the institution which owns the
instrument and, in addition, the designated personnel who
operate, services, or repairs the instrument.
Safety Precautions
CAUTIONS and NOTES are provided throughout this
manual to indicate levels of potential hazards as defined
below:
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard in which
failure to follow instruction may result
in damage to the AutoWrite
™
and/or
other property.
NOTE
Indicates a reminder or other helpful
information.
Safety Features
The Tissue-Tek AutoWrite Slide Printer is equipped
with several safety features, which help keep the operator
and the instrument safe from harm.
If the door of the main cover is open, the UV curing
lamp will not flash.
If an error code exists, the instrument will not function
until slides have been removed from each station and
the error code has been removed from the system.
All error messages are accompanied by an audible
alarm (the instrument alarm stops after 5 consecutive
beeps). To clear the error, press the [ERROR] key.
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