Information For The Person Responsible For The Instrument - Leica DM500 Manual

Information for the person responsible for the instrument

Information for the person responsible for
the instrument
Ensure that the Leica DM500 or DM500 B
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microscope is used only by qualified person-
nel.
Ensure that this user manual is always avail-
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able at the Leica DM500 or DM500 B micro-
scope.
Carry out regular inspections to make
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certain that the authorized users are adher-
ing to safety requirements.
When instructing new users, do so thor-
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oughly and explain the meanings of the
warning signs and messages.
Assign individual responsibilities for start-
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ing, operating and servicing the instru-
ment and monitor the observance of these
responsibilities.
Leica DM 500, DM500 B
Do not use the Leica DM500 or DM500 B
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microscope unless it is in perfect condition.
Inform your Leica representative or Leica
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Microsystems (Schweiz) AG, Industry Divi-
sion, 9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland, imme-
diately of any product defect that could
potentially cause injury or harm.
If you use accessories made by third-party
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manufacturers with the Leica DM500 or
DM500 B microscope, be sure that each
such manufacturer confirms that the
combination is safe to use and observe the
product's user manual.
Modifications and maintenance of the Leica
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DM500 or DM500 B microscope may only
be performed by professionals expressly
authorized by Leica.
Manual
Only original Leica replacement parts may
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be used in servicing the product.
After service work or technical modifica-
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tions, the unit must be reconfigured with
observance to our technical requirements.
If the unit is modified or serviced by unau-
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thorized persons, is improperly maintained
(as long as maintenance was not carried
out by us), or is handled improperly, Leica
will not accept any liability.
The electric installation in the building
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must conform to the national standard, e.g.
current-operated ground leakage protec-
tion (fault-current protection) is suggested.
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