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Safety
Warning
• Operate the instrument with the exhaust hose and connection on an external laboratory extraction or
under a suitable fume hood. In the process, the corresponding active carbon filter should be used for
auxiliary support.
• Since the instrument is intended to be operated with a solvent, there is a fire hazard if work with an
exposed flame (e.g. Bunsen burner) is carried out in the direct vicinity of the instrument.
• Ensure that no liquids come into contact with the electronics during work.
Warnings - handling consumables
Warning
Unallowed use of expired consumables
Tissue sample loss / quality degradation and / or instrument damage
• Before using any consumables it is the user's responsibilty to ensure that the expiration date has
not yet been reached.
• Dispose of any expired consumables immediately and in accordance with the regulations of the
laboratory and of the country.
Warning
• Take care when handling solvents and coverslip mountants!
• Always wear rubber gloves, a lab coat and safety goggles when handling the chemicals used in this
instrument.
• The reagents used can be both toxic and / or flammable.
• Dispose of used reagents while observing applicable local regulations and the disposal regulations of
your company / lab.
Hazards - servicing and cleaning
Warning
• Before each maintenance task, remove the loading bath and the specimen slide holder from the
instrument, switch the instrument off and unplug it from the power supply.
• Only Leica service technicians are authorized to open the instrument for maintenance and repair work.
• When using cleaners, please comply with the safety instructions of the manufacturer and the laboratory
safety regulations.
• When cleaning the instrument surfaces, do not use scouring powders or solvents containing acetone,
chlorine or xylene.
• Clean the lid and the housing with mild and pH-neutral commercial household cleaners. Aggressive
cleaning agents and solvents can damage the lacquered surfaces!
• Ensure that no liquids come into contact with the electronics during cleaning.
Note
• Material safety data sheets for reagents can be requested from the respective manufacturer of the
chemical.
• Alternatively, the material safety data sheets can be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.msdsonline.com
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