Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6 - 1. Introduction

Table of contents
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1. Introduction
1.1 Intended Use ………………………………………………………… 7
1.2 Safety Precautions …………………………………………………8
1.3 Precautions for Use ……………………………………………… 14
1.4 Overview of the Instrument …………………………………… 19
1.4.1 Instrument Conguration ……………………………… 19
1.4.2 Specications …………………………………………… 20
1.5 Accessories ……………………………………………………… 21
1.5.1 Standard Accessories (Embedding Module) ………… 21
1.5.2 Optional Accessories (Embedding Module) ………… 22
1.6 Description of Instrument Parts ……………………………… 23
1.6.1 Instrument (Front Side) ………………………………… 23
1.6.2 Instrument (Rear Side) ………………………………… 24
1.6.3 Control Panel Display …………………………………… 25
2. Installation
2.1 Installation ………………………………………………………… 33
2.1.1 General Information on Installing the Instrument …… 33
2.1.2 Installation Environment ………………………………… 33
2.1.3 Unpacking Method of the Embedding Module ……… 34
2.1.4 Installation Method ……………………………………… 38
2.2 Setting Up the Instrument ……………………………………… 41
2.2.1 Temperature Setting for Each Part of the Instrument 41
2.2.2 Setting the Date and Time ……………………………… 44
2.2.3 Setting the Schedule of the Auto Operation (with the
Auto Cryo Mode) ………………………………………… 45
2.2.4 Setting the Display Language ………………………… 47
2.2.5 Setting the Auto Panel Display Off Timer …………… 48
2.3 Operational Overview …………………………………………… 49
2.3.1 Operation Method ……………………………………… 49
3. Explanation of Operations
3.1 Explanation of Operations ……………………………………… 55
3.1.1 Basic Operations ………………………………………… 55
3.1.2 Embedding Process …………………………………… 59
3.1.3 Tasks after Use …………………………………………… 63
3.2 Other Operations ………………………………………………… 64
3.2.1 Various Settings ………………………………………… 64
3.2.2 Melting Parafn Quickly ……………………………… 66
3.2.3 Changing the Parafn Flow Rate ……………………… 67