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Leica CM1860/CM1860 UV
Cleaning, Disinfection, Maintenance
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9. Cleaning, Disinfection, Maintenance
9.1 Cleaning
Warning
•
Wear protective clothing during any cleaning or disinfection work (gloves, face mask, lab coat, etc.).
•
Do not use any solvents (xylene, acetone, etc.) for cleaning or disinfection.
• When using detergents and disinfectants, observe the specifications of the respective
manufacturer.
•
Risk of explosion when using alcohol: Provide proper ventilation and ensure the instrument is
switched off.
Note
•
Remove frozen section waste from the cryostat with a cold brush daily.
•
(CM1860 UV only) We always recommend disinfection through UVC-light
9.2 Disinfection at room temperature
Warning
•
Wear protective clothing during disinfection work (gloves, face mask, lab coat, etc.).
• When using detergents and disinfectants, observe the specifications of the respective
manufacturer.
•
Risk of explosion when using alcohol: Provide proper ventilation and ensure the instrument is
switched off.
•
Before switching on the instrument again, proper ventilation of the chamber shall be ensured.
Note
• If the cryostat is completely defrosted, the rubber plug on the floor of the cryochamber must be
removed. Afterward, reinsert rubber plug and check that it is securely in place.
• The defrosting fluid is collected in a waste container
.
1. Switch off the instrument.
2. Carefully remove the knife/disposable blade as well as specimens and accessories from the
chamber.
3. Remove the section waste from the cryochamber and dispose of it.
4. Remove the closed sliding window from the front by gently lifting it
P. 75 – 9.3.3 Replacement of the UVC lamp)
5. Clean the chamber walls using a paper towel moistened with an alcohol-based disinfectant.
6. Pull the rubber plug out of the bottom of the chamber and drain the disinfectant into the waste
container.
7. Use the rubber plug to re-seal the drain in the cryochamber.
8. Drain the cleaning liquid through the hose after the prescribed reagent time is over
and collect it in the waste container
.
9. To remove the waste container
shut off the tap
and unscrew the
cover
.