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HistoCore Water Bath
Safety
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2. Safety
2.1 Safety notes
The Instructions for Use includes important information related to the operating safety and maintenance
of the instrument.
The Instructions for Use is 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 requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
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
• The protective devices located on the instrument and the accessories must not be removed or modified.
Only qualified service personnel authorized by Leica Biosystems may repair the instrument and access
its internal components.
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If the instrument is to be returned to Leica Biosystems for repair, it must be cleaned and decontaminated
in the appropriate manner
p. 27 – A1. Decontamination Confirmation)
.
Note
For current information about applicable standards, please refer to the CE Declaration of Conformity
and UKCA Certificates on our Internet site:
http://www.LeicaBiosystems.com
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Before connecting the instrument to the line voltage, ensure that the electrical power requirements of
your laboratory match the values on the nameplate of the instrument.
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When installing the power cable, always be sure to route it so that it cannot contact the heated
surfaces of the instrument at any time.
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The instrument is designed for indoor use only.
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The instrument must be switched off and unplugged from the power supply during all repair and
service work.
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During operation, the instrument surface can be very hot.
