Leica Biosystems IPC - Manual (Page 13)

11 Leica IP C
Warnings—Instrument operation
Warnings—Cleaning and maintenance
• The instrument may be operated by trained laboratory personnel only. It must only be operat-
ed for the purpose of its designated use and according to the instructions contained in these
Instructions for Use.
• The instrument is de-energized after disconnection of the power supply through the power
cable (power supply circuit breaker) - in emergencies, disconnect the power plug.
• Do not touch the chute during operation. Risk of injury.
• Do not open the reflector flap of the flashlight while the instrument is ON—risk of burns and
blinding.
• The device operator is obligated to conform to the local workplace limit values and to docu-
ment them.
• Before any maintenance, switch off the instrument and unplug it from power supply.
• To clean the exterior surfaces, use a mild and ph-neutral commercial household cleaner.
You may NOT use: Alcohol, cleaning materials containing alcohol (glass cleaner!), abra-
sives, or solvents containing acetone or xylene! The painted surfaces and the control panel
of the instrument are not resistant to xylene or acetone!
• While working and during cleaning, no liquid may get into the interior of the instrument.
2. Safety