Leica 14051454200, Instructions For Use Manual

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Version 2.1, Revision K
Safety
2
Warnings – Operating the instrument
Warning
• The instrument may be operated by trained laboratory personnel only. It must only be operated for
the purpose of its designated use and according to the instructions contained in these Instructions
for Use. Antistatic protective clothing made from natural fibers (e.g. cotton) should be worn when
working with the instrument.
• When working with the instrument, wear suitable protective clothing (lab coat, safety goggles and
gloves) for protection against reagents and potentially infectious micro-biological debris.
• In the event of an emergency, shut down the Main switch (
→
Fig. 1- 8 ) and unplug the instrument
from the Power supply (
→
Fig. 2- 2 ) (circuit breaker in accordance with EN ISO 61010-1).
• For severe instrument faults, the warning and error messages on the screen must be followed.
Samples located in the process must be removed from the instrument immediately. The user is
responsible for the safe further processing of the samples.
• There is a fire hazard if work with an exposed flame (e.g. Bunsen burner) is carried out in the direct
vicinity of the instrument (solvent vapors). Therefore, keep all ignition sources at least 2 meters
away from the instrument!
• Be absolutely certain to operate the instrument with the active carbon filter. In addition, we highly
recommend connecting the instrument to an external exhaust air extraction system because using
the instrument may result in the formation of solvent vapors that are both flammable and hazardous
to health, even when the instrument is used according to its intended purpose.
• The user must stay within earshot during the operation in order to react immediately during
instrument malfunctions.
Note
For instrument fume control, Leica recommends a delivery volume of 50 m
3
/h and an 8x air exchange
rate (25 m
3
/m
2
h) in the lab.
Warning
• Personal protective clothing in the form of a respirator must be worn when working directly with
reagent vessels that contain solvents.
• Opening the hood when one or more coverslipping process(es) are active causes delays, since no
transport movements take place during this time. Tissue samples might dry out.
• Make sure to keep the instrument cover closed while processing is active. Leica assumes no
liability for loss of quality caused by opening the instrument hood during processing.
• ATTENTION when closing the hood: Crushing hazard! Do not reach into the swivel range of the
hood!
• Liquid must not get behind covers or in gaps while operating or cleaning the instrument.