3 cleaning, 1 spray disinfection with leica cryofect, Cleaning – Leica Biosystems CM1510-S User Manual
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Leica CM1510 S – Cryostat
8.3
Cleaning
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Remove frozen section waste from the cryochamber with a cold
brush.
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Remove section waste tray for emptying.
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Remove storage shelves and brush shelf for cleaning.
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Switch off the cryochamber illumination. Do not start cleaning cryo-
chamber and microtome before the lamp has cooled to ambient tem-
perature.
Remove infectious material from the cryochamber and dispose of
according to the applicable laboratory regulations.
Do not use organic solvents or any other aggressive substances
for cleaning and disinfection! Only use the cleaning agents
specified in this instruction manual such as Leica Cryofect, al-
cohol or common commercial disinfectants based on alcohol!
8.3.1 Spray disinfection with Leica Cryofect
Store only in tightly closed original bottle, at temperature no
higher than 25 °C!
Easily flammable (VbF: B)!
Ignition point: 18 °C (DIN 51755)
Keep away from sources of ignition!
Do not spray into flames! Be careful when cleaning alcohol-sen-
sitive surfaces!
Wear appropriate protective gear for cleaning and disinfection!
Disinfect instrument and accessories every day!
The efficiency of Cryofect has been proven experimentally at
temperatures down to -20 °C.
8.
Cleaning and maintenance