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Tissue Tek VIP 1000 Tissue Processor model 4660. This bench top automatic tissue processor provides ten programs for fixing, dehydrating, clearing and paraffin impregnating human, animal or plant specimens. Includes -graduated polyethylene bottles; - for processing solutions, - for cleaning reagents and - for fume control. Four 3-liter interchangeable paraffin reservoirs. Stations 1-10 adjustable per station from ambient 35-50 C; paraffin stations 11-14 adjustable per station from 55-70 C. Operator programming is easy with ten retained processing programs and a self-calculation delay timer up to 99 days, 11 hours, 59 minutes. Reagents as well as molten paraffin are moved in and out of the retort that contains the specimen by means of alternating pressure and vacuum. The fume control filtering and ventilation system provides a fume-free environment while minimizing the exposure of specimens to air. Program options include processing time for each station, reagent heat, use of alternating pressure/vacuum, and end of processing time with a full range of status, alarm and safety features. Programs protected with battery backup. Can operate up to 100 hours/step. Utilizes four 3-liter removable paraffin vessels. Has 100 specimen capacity. Dimensions are 43" H x 24" D x 20" W. Weight is 110kg (242 lbs).