Leica CV5030 Instructions For Use Manual page 13

Safety instructions - transport and installation
Warning
• The instrument must be transported in an upright position only (use transport anchors!).
• Two persons are required when lifting or carrying the instrument!
• The Leica CV5030 is intended for use in enclosed rooms only.
• The instrument may be operated with the provided power cable only. This power cable may not be
replaced by another. Should the provided power cable not fit in the socket at the installation location,
notify the responsible Leica Service.
• Only connect the instrument to a grounded power socket. The protective effect may not be eliminated by
an extension cable without a protective grounding conductor. The instrument automatically recognizes
the applied voltage/frequency.
• The installation location must be well ventilated, and must contain no sources of ignition of any kind. The
chemicals to be used in the Leica CV5030 are highly flammable as well as hazardous to health.
• The instrument may not be operated in hazardous locations.
• Condensation water may form in the instrument if there is an extreme difference in temperature between
the warehouse and the installation site and if air humidity is high at the same time. If this is the case,
wait at least two hours before switching on the instrument. Failure to comply with this may cause
damage to the instrument.
• The instrument must be leveled carefully before commissioning. For more information, refer to
(→ p. 24 – 4.4 Leveling the
Safety instructions - working with the instrument
Warning
• The instrument may only be operated by trained laboratory personnel.
• It must only be operated for the purpose of its designated use and according to the instructions
contained in these Instructions for Use.
• In the event of an emergency, switch off the power switch and unplug the instrument from the power
supply.
• Suitable protective clothing (lab coat, gloves, protective goggles) must be worn when working with
reagents. Avoid skin contact with solvents or cover slip mountants.
• Make sure that mountant is applied in the correct amount. For additional information, refer to
(→ p. 59 – 5.10 MENU A — parameter
onto the work surface and the transport belt of the bath insert, thus impairing the movement of parts of
the instrument. Refer also to
• During operation, do not block motor-driven components with objects or manual interference. There is a
risk of injury from broken glass!
• Do not carry out the discarding movement of the Pick & Place module (cover slip mount) manually!
Please observe the notes in
• Never leave the instrument unattended for a long period of time. Particular care must be taken during a
power failure to ensure that tissue sections do not dry out.
• Remove all glass parts or other objects away from the Leica CV5030 working area during STOP. Only
then may START be actuated.
Leica CV5030
instrument).
settings). Excess mountant can run from the specimen slide
(→ p. 81 – 7. Cleaning and
(→ p. 29 – 4.7.1 Checking needle
Maintenance).
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