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Version 1.1, Revision B
Safety
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Safety
2.1
Safety notes
The Instructions for Use include important information related to the operating safety and maintenance
of the instrument.
The Instructions for Use are an important part of the product, and must be read carefully prior to startup
and use and must always be kept near the instrument.
This instrument has been built and tested in accordance with the safety regulations for electrical
measuring, control, regulating and laboratory instruments.
To maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, the user must observe all notes and warnings
contained in the Instructions for Use.
The safety and caution notes in this chapter must be observed at all times.
Be sure to read these notes even if you are already familiar with the operation and use of other Leica
Biosystems products.
The Instructions for Use must be appropriately supplemented as required by the existing regulations on
accident prevention and environmental safety in the operator‘s country.
Warning
Protective devices or safety accessories provided by manufacturer have been removed or modified.
Serious injury of persons and/or property damage including specimen damage.
• Never remove or modify any protective devices of the instrument or any accessories. Only service
personnel qualified by Leica Biosystems may repair the instrument and access the instrument's
internal components.
• Before working with the instrument always assure that all protective devices and safety
accessories are in place and fulfill their purpose properly.
Tip
The current EC Declarations of Conformity can be found on the Internet:
http://www.LeicaBiosystems.com
The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of the instrument. Do not
use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g. unshielded
intentional RF sources), as these can interfere with the proper operation.
The instrument complies with the emission and immunity requirements described in the IEC 61326-2-6.
2.2
Warnings
The protective devices installed in this instrument by the manufacturer only constitute the basis for
accident prevention. Operating the instrument safely is, above all, the responsibility of the owner, as
well as the designated personnel who operate, service or clean the instrument.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument, be sure to comply with the following instructions
and warnings.
