Leica Biosystems IPS - Manual (Page 10)

8 Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/2013
1.4 Instrument type
All information provided in these Instructions for
Use applies only to the instrument type indicated
on the cover page.
A name plate indicating the instrument serial
number is attached to the back of the instrument.
Fig. 1
1.2 Qualification of personnel
• The Leica IP S may be operated by trained
laboratory personnel only.
• All laboratory personnel designated to operate
this instrument must read these Instructions
for Use carefully and must be familiar with all
technical features of the instrument before
attempting to operate it.
Fig. 1 is provided as an example only
and shows a valid nameplate for this
instrument with the necessary in-
formation about instrument type and
power requirement. The precise data
for the various versions is specified in
Chapter 3.2, "Technical data" .
1. Important Information
1.3 Intended use of instrument
Leica IP S printer system for standard specimen
slides.
• The instrument has been designed for use
in pathology, histology, cytology, toxicology
and similar laboratories, and there only for
standard specimen slides.
• Imprints of adequate quality and resistance
to subsequent processing in tissue proces-
sors can only be guaranteed when using the
specimen slides and reagents specified in
Chapter 3.3 .
• The instrument must be used exclusively ac-
cording to the instructions contained in these
Instructions for Use.
Proper and intended use includes the
observance of all instructions in the
Instructions for Use and compliance
with all inspection and maintenance
instructions.
Any other use of the instrument is
considered improper!