Maintenance And Cleaning; Cleaning The Instrument; Maintenance Instructions - Leica HistoCore Arcadia C Instructions For Use Manual

6.

Maintenance and Cleaning

6.1

Cleaning the instrument

Warning
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.
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
• If necessary, clean the painted exterior surfaces with a mild household cleaner or soapy water and
wipe with a damp cloth.
• Avoid prolonged contact of organic solvents on the surface of the instrument. Do not use xylol,
acetone or alcohol on the painted surfaces!
6.2

Maintenance instructions

Warning
Only Leica Biosystems service technicians are authorized to open the instrument for maintenance
and repair work.
Please observe the following points to ensure the instrument's reliable function over extended
periods:
• Clean the instrument with care after each use.
• Regularly remove dust from the ventilation slots on the back of the instrument with a brush or vacuum
cleaner.
• Enter into a service contract at the end of the warranty period. For more information, contact the
relevant Leica Biosystems customer service organization.
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