Leica Biosystems CM1520 - Manual (Page 9)

9 Leica CM1520 – Cryostat
2. Safety
2.1 Safety notes
These Instructions for Use include important in-
structions and information related to the operating
safety and maintenance of the instrument.
The Instructions for Use are an important part of
the product, and must be read carefully prior to
startup and use and must always be kept near the
instrument.
This instrument has been built and tested in ac-
cordance with the safety requirements for elec-
trical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use.
Residual risks
The instrument has been designed and con-
structed with the latest state-of-the-art technol-
ogy and according to recognized standards and
The safety and caution notes in this chapter must be observed at all times.
Be sure to read these notes even if you are already familiar with the operation and use of other
Leica products.
2.2 Warnings
The safety devices installed in this instrument by the manufacturer only constitute the basis for
accident prevention. Operating the instrument safely is, above all, the responsibility of the owner,
as well as the designated personnel who operate, service or repair the instrument.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument, make sure to comply with the following
instructions and warnings.
regulations with regard to safety technology.
Operating or handling the instrument incorrectly
can place the user or other personnel at risk of
injury or can cause damage to the instrument or
other property. The machine may be used only as
intended and only if all of its safety features are
in proper working condition. Malfunctions that
impede safety must be remedied immediately.
To maintain this condition and ensure safe opera-
tion, the user must observe all notes and warnings
contained in these Instructions for Use.
Only original spare parts and permitted original
accessories may be used.
The CE certificate can be found on the
Internet at this website:
www.LeicaBiosystems.com
These Instructions for Use must be appropriately supplemented as required by the existing reg-
ulations on accident prevention and environmental safety in the operator's country.
The protective devices on both instrument and components must neither be removed nor modi-
fied. Only service personnel qualified by Leica may repair the instrument and access the instru-
ment's internal components.