Leica DM500, User Manual

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Leica DM500 User Manual Safety Regulations 12
Information for the Person Responsible for the Instrument
Information for the person responsible for
the instrument
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Ensure that the Leica DM500 microscope is
used only by qualified personnel.
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Ensure that this user manual is always avail-
able at the Leica DM500 microscope.
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Carry out regular inspections to make
certain that the authorized users are adher-
ing to safety requirements.
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When instructing new users, do so thor-
oughly and explain the meanings of the
warning signs and messages.
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Assign individual responsibilities for start-
ing, operating and servicing the instru-
ment and monitor the observance of these
responsibilities.
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Do not use the Leica DM500 microscope
unless it is in perfect condition.
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Inform your Leica representative or
Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG,
9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland, immediately
of any product defect that could potentially
cause injury or harm.
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If you use accessories made by third-party
manufacturers with the Leica DM500 micro-
scope, be sure that each such manufacturer
confirms the safety-engineering, harmless
usability of the product and observe the
product's user manual.
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Modifications and maintenance of the
Leica DM500 microscope may only be
performed by professionals expressly
authorized by Leica.
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Only original Leica replacement parts may
be used in servicing the product.
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After service work or technical modifica-
tions, the unit must be reconfigured with
observance to our technical requirements.
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If the unit is modified or serviced by unau-
thorized persons, is improperly maintained
(as long as maintenance was not carried
out by us), or is handled improperly, Leica
will not accept any liability.
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The electric installation in the building
must conform to the national standard, e.g.
current-operated ground leakage protec-
tion (fault-current protection) is suggested.