Leica 14051454200, Instructions For Use Manual

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Version 2.1, Revision K
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Fig. 87
Note
The needle has a notch (
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Fig. 87- 3 ) that fits exactly in the holder. The Attention symbol
(
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Fig. 87- 4 ) on the holder (
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Fig. 87- 2 ) indicates to the user that utmost care is required when
inserting the needle into the holder. The needle must be inserted straight and all the way in order to
make sure that no negative impact on the samples arises during processing.
Replace
Warning
• Only a Leica service technician may exchange a needle unit.
• An exchange of only the needle is not possible.
7.2.8 Filling and changing the needle cleaning container
• For handling the needle cleaning container, see (
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P. 81 – 6.3.2 Monitoring and refilling of the
needle cleaning container) .
• To clean the glass cylinder (without cap), immerse it in xylene overnight to dissolve the residual
mountant.
Note
Replacement of a needle cleaning container:
• Needle cleaning containers can be ordered (
→
P. 153 – 9.1 Optional accessories) and be
replaced. We recommend always having a spare vessel ready so that the vessel in use can be
regularly cleaned with xylene and routine operation can continue with the spare vessel.