General Safety Measures; Intended Use Of Instrument; Information For The Person Responsible; For The Instrument - Leica OH4 Service Manual

General safety measures

These assembly instructions contain important
safety precautions as well as information on
setting up the instrument.
Before attempting to assemble or start up the
product read carefully through the assembly
instructions.

Intended use of instrument

• The Leica M525 OH4 surgical microscope system is an
optical instrument that uses magnification and illumination to
improve the display of objects.
• It can be used for observation, documentation as well as in
human and veterinary surgery.
• The Leica M525 OH4 surgical microscope system may only
be used in closed rooms and beneath a strong ceiling.

Information for the person responsible

for the instrument

• Ensure that the surgical microscope is used only by qualified
personnel.
• Carry out regular inspections to make sure the personnel is
complying with safety requirements.
• Brief the user thoroughly and explain the meaning of the
hazard signs and safety precautions.
• Allocate responsibilities for start-up, operation and
maintenance. Monitor compliance with this.
• Do not use the Leica M525 OH4 surgical microscope system
unless it is in perfect condition.
• If any faults develop which might put the safety of people at
risk, report this to your Leica representative immediately or to
Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg.
• The effect of the Leica M525 OH4 surgical microscope on
other instruments has been tested as specified in
EN 60 601-1-2. The system has passed the tests relating to
emissions and immunity. Respect the usual precautionary
and safety measures relating to electromagnetic and other
forms of radiation.
• Any liability for the functioning of the installation will always
be the liability of the owner or operator of the installation
should it have been incorrectly installed by persons not so
commissioned by Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG.
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Information for the user

• If you use accessories from another manufacturer with the
Leica M525 OH4 surgical microscope system, make sure that
this manufacturer confirms that the combination is safe to
use. Follow the instructions in the user manual in question.
• Follow the instructions given in this manual.
• Follow the instructions given by your employer regarding the
organization of work and safety at work.
• Modifications must not be made to the Leica M525 OH4
surgical microscope system.

Disposal

• The relevant national statutory provisions shall apply to the
disposal of the products.

Symbols in this assembly manual

The symbols used in these assembly instructions have the
following meaning:
➩

Notes on assembly

• The mounting frame may only be assembled by an authorized
specialist construction company.
• The ceiling mount may only be assembled by authorized
specialists.
• The electrical supply may only be connected by an authorized
specialist company.
Leica M525 OH4 / Ref. 10 714 368 / Version A
Warning
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
could result in death or serious injury.
Caution
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
could result in minor or moderate injury but possibly
considerable material, financial or environmental
damage.
Usage information: Information provided to help the user
use the product technically correctly and also efficiently.
Action required: This symbol indicates that you need to
perform a specific action or series of actions.