2.2 Revised 07/12/11
UNPACKING,
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Embedding Module
(FRONT PANEL)
Paraffin Chamber – holds up to four liters of
molten paraffin; fine mesh filter at bottom of
chamber catches debris; can be set to any tem-
perature at or between 50°–75°C (122°–167°F);
factory set at 62°C (143.6°F).
Power Switch – turns the power to the module
ON or OFF; circuit breaker.
Control Panel – consists of an LCD display and
keypads (each component discussed in detail
later in this section).
(Optional) Electric Forceps – (Connector
shown only) connects underneath the control
panel. Adjustable to 5 different temperature lev-
els.
Forceps Warmer Holders – hold forceps; can
be set to any temperature at or between
50°–75°C (122°–167°C) using the Hot Plate
temperature settings; factory set at 62°C (149°F).
Paraffin Dispenser – molten paraffin is dis-
pensed here; press fingerplate to dispense paraf-
fin or use the optional foot pedal; turn knob
“clockwise” to decrease flow or “counterclock-
wise” to increase flow. Optional foot pedal (not
shown) can be used instead of the fingerplate to
dispense paraffin.
Work Light – increases visibility in hot plate
area making tissue positioning easier.
(Optional) Magnifying Lens Assembly –
increases visibility while positioning tissue.
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