Leica Biosystems CM1850 UV - Manual (Page 6)

6 Instructions for use V 2.6 – 10/2012
1.1 Symbols used in this manual and
their meaning
Warnings
appear in a grey box and are marked
by a warning triangle .
Notes
i.e. important user information ap-
pears in a grey box and is marked by
an information
symbol.
Figures in brackets refer to item num-
bers in drawings or to the drawings
themselves.
1.2 Qualification of personnel
The Leica CM1850 may only be operated by
trained laboratory personnel.
All laboratory personnel designated to operate the
instrument must carefully read the present in-
struction manual prior to starting work with the
instrument.
1. Important Information
(5)
(Fig.5)
1.3 Designated use
The Leica CM1850 is a powerful cryostat for rou-
tine as well as research applications in biology,
medicine and industry.
The instrument has been designed for rapid
freezing and sectioning of tissue samples.
The instrument has not been designed for unat-
tended storage of tissue material.
The instrument may only be operated within the
scope of its designated use as described above
and as per the instructions given in this manual.
Any other use of the instrument is considered
improper.
The Leica CM1850 is also suitable for IVD (in vitro
diagnostics).
Fig. 1
1.4 Instrument type:
All information given in this instruction manual
applies only to the instrument type indicated on
the title page.
A name plate, indicating the instrument serial
number, is attached to the back of the instrument.