Leica IMS500 / IMS500 HD
Manual
4
Safety concept
This operating manual describes the special functions of the
individual modules of the Leica IMS500 Systems Interactive
Microscopy System and contains important instructions for
their operational safety, maintenance, and accessories.
You can combine individual system articles with articles
from external suppliers. Please read the user manual and
the safety requirements of the supplier.
Before installing, operating or using the system, read the
user manual. In particular, please observe all safety instruc-
tions.
To maintain the unit in its original condition and to ensure
safe operation, the user must follow the instructions and
warnings contained in the user manual.
Additional information about other instruments from Leica
Microsystems Ltd. can be found online at
www.leica-microsystems.com.
The "Safety concept" booklet contains additional safety
information regarding the service work, requirements
and the handling of microscope, accessories and electrical
accessories as well as general safety instructions.
Symbols used in this operating manual
Warning of a danger
This symbol indicates especially important infor-
mation that must be read and complied with.
Failure to comply can cause the following:
O
Hazards to personnel
O
Functional disturbances or damaged instruments
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage
This symbol indicates especially important infor-
mation that is mandatory to read and observe.
Failure to comply can cause the following:
O
Hazards to personnel
O
Functional disturbances or damaged instruments
Danger due to hot surface.
This symbol warns against touching accessible hot
surfaces, e.g. those of light bulbs.
Important information
This symbol indicates additional information or
explanations that intend to provide clarity.
Explanatory notes
f
This symbol within the text points to additional infor-
mation and explanations.
