Leica Biosystems CM1510-S - Manual (Page 10)

10 Instruction manual V 1.4 – 04/2010
Removing the microtome from the cryochamber
Prior to removing the microtome turn off the instrument mains switch and pull the mains
plug.
Before removing the microtome, rotate the handwheel until the specimen cylinder is posi-
tioned in the lowest position. Otherwise, when removing the microtome, the specimen head
will rapidly fall down and might injure the operator’s hands!
Wear appropriate protective gloves to remove the cold microtome from the cryochamber.
Prolonged skin contact with cold parts of the instrument can cause frost bite!
The microtome must be completely dry before reinstallation. Humidity inside the microtome
will condense and freeze in the cold cryostat and thus may cause malfunctions or damage!
Warnings - maintenance
Only qualified and authorized service personnel may access the internal components of the
instrument for service and repair.
Clean the compressor ventilation grid at least once a year or more often if required!
Replacing the fuses:
Before replacing the fuses, turn off the instrument mains switch and pull the mains plug!
Only use replacement fuses of the same specification. For the required values, please refer
to chapter 3.2 ‘Technical Data‘!
Replacing the fluorescent light lamp:
Before replacing the lamp, turn off the instrument mains switch and pull the mains plug!
If the lamp is broken, it must be replaced by the technical service, as the replacement pro-
cedure involves a high risk of injury!
Do not use any lamp type other than the one inserted by the manufacturer!
2. Safety