Safety Concept - Leica MATS User Manual

Safety concept

Legal requirements
Conformity with
European Community
directive
Permitted uses
Prohibited
uses
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Before assembling and commissioning the Leica
thermocontrol system MATS, read the present user
manual and observe all safety notes.
Adhere to general and local regulations relating to accident
prevention and environmental protection.
The Leica thermocontrol system MATS is constructed in
accordance with the latest technologies and is provided with a
statement of conformity with EC requirements.
The Leica thermocontrol system MATS is a heating system for
microscopes and stereomicroscopes and intended for viewing
sensitive microscopic specimens under accurate temperature
conditions. The thermoplate heating stage can be heated up to
50 °C.
The Leica thermocontrol system MATS consists of a control
unit, a power cable and various thermoplate stage types for
Leica stereomicroscopes (transmitted light stands) and micro-
scopes (upright & inverted). Thermoplate and control unit are
matched to each other.
Always use thermoplate and control unit from the same
packaging, never from different packagings.
If the Leica thermocontrol system MATS differently than
described in this user manual, it may lead to personal injuries or
property damage.
• Do not fit different plugs or cables.
• Do not change or convert the Leica thermocontrol system
MATS.
• Do not dismantle any part of the motor-focus system unless
instructions for doing so are given in the user manual.
• The Leica thermocontrol system MATS may not be opened
and maintained by unauthorized personnel.
Leica MATS – Safety concept