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HistoCore Arcadia C – Cold Plate
6.1 Cleaning the instrument
Work surfaces
• All common laboratory cleaning products suitable for the removal of paraffin (e.g. Polyguard
or xylene substitutes) can be used to clean the work area.
• Use a dry, lint-free tissue paper to clean the condensed water on the cold plate.
Instrument and exterior surfaces
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If necessary, clean the painted exterior surfaces with a mild household cleaner or soapy
water and wipe with a damp cloth.
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Avoid prolonged contact of organic solvents on the surface of the instrument. Do not use
xylol, acetone or alcohol on the painted surfaces!
Switch off the instrument and pull out the power plug each time before cleaning.
While handling cleaning materials, observe the safety regulations of the manufacturer
and the lab regulations valid in the country of use.
During cleaning, do not allow any liquid to penetrate inside the instrument!
To prevent scratching the surface of the instrument, do not use metallic tools with sharp
edges under any circumstances.
6. Maintenance and Cleaning
6.2 Maintenance instructions
Only Leica Biosystems service technicians are authorized to open the instrument for mainte-
nance and repair work.
Please observe the following points to ensure the instrument's reliable function over extended
periods:
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Clean the instrument with care after each use.
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Regularly remove dust from the ventilation slots on the back of the instrument with a brush
or vacuum cleaner.
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Enter into a service contract at the end of the warranty period. For more information, contact
the relevant Leica Biosystems customer service organization.
