Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6 - Description of Instrument Parts; Instrument (Front Side)

1. Introduction
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1.6 Description of Instrument Parts
1.6.1 Instrument (Front Side)
[1] Control panel display
Used for running/stopping the instrument and setting various parameters
and conditions. It also serves as a monitor that displays the operating
status of the system.
[2] Parafn chamber
A container that stores molten parafn used for embedding. The capacity
is 4 liters of paraffin in molten state. Graduations are provided on the
interior of the chamber for reading the remaining level.
[3] Power switch
A switch for the main power supply. The lamp is turned on while power is
supplied.
[4] Parafn ow rate adjustment dial
A dial for adjusting the amount of parafn to be dispensed.
[5] Dispenser
A dispenser that dispenses parafn.
[6] Finger plate
A switch for dispensing parafn used for embedding.
Pressing the switch starts dispensing, and releasing it stops dispensing.
Dispensing will stop after the switch is held for 1 minute.
[7] Warming chamber
One warming chamber is provided on the left and another on the right of
the dispenser. These chambers are used to warm the tissue or base mold
depending on the dominant hand of the operator/direction of work ow.
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