Leica Biosystems CM1510-S - Manual (Page 6)

6 Instruction manual V 1.4 – 04/2010
1.1 Symbols used in the text and their
meaning
Dangers, warnings and cautions ap-
pear in a gray box and are marked by
a warning triangle .
Notes, i.e. important user informa-
tion appear in a gray box and are
marked by an information symbol
.
Figures in brackets refer to item nos.
in drawings.
1.2 Instrument type
All information provided in this manual applies
only to the instrument type indicated on the title
page.
1. Important information
1.3 Designated use
The Leica CM1510 S is a powerful cryostat for
routine and research applications in biology,
medicine and industry, where it serves for
quick-freezing and subsequent sectioning of
specimen material.
The instrument is not designed for unattended
storage of specimen material.
The instrument must be operated only ac-
cording to its designated use (see description
above) and according to the instructions con-
tained in this manual.
Any other use of the instrument will be con-
sidered improper.
1.4 Qualification of personnel
• Der Leica CM1510 S may be operated only
by trained laboratory personnel.
• All laboratory personnel designated to op-
erate the Leica CM1510 S must read this in-
struction manual carefully and must be fa-
miliar with all technical features of the
instrument before attempting to operate the
Leica CM1510 S.
(5)
A name plate indicating the serial number of
the instrument is attached to the back of the
instrument.
Fig. 1