Leica Biosystems VT1000 P - Manual (Page 6)

6 Operating Manual V 1.0 – 01/2010
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. Safety
2.1 Safety notes
This Operating Manual contains important in-
structions and information regarding the oper-
ational safety and maintenance of the instru-
ment.
The Operating Manual is an important part of
the product, and must be read carefully prior to
startup and use and must always be kept near
the instrument.
The safety precautions listed below are intend-
ed to prevent injuries of the operating person-
nel, damage of the instrument or impairment of
the instrument's performance.
This instrument has been built and inspected
in accordance with the safety regulations for
electrical measuring, control, regulating and
laboratory devices.
To maintain this condition and ensure safe op-
eration, the user must observe all notes and
warnings contained in this Operating Manual.
The protective devices located on the instrument and the accessories must not be removed or
modified. The instrument must only be opened and repaired by service technicians authorized
by Leica.
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 clean the instrument.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument, make sure to comply with the following
instructions and warnings.
If additional requirements on accident
prevention and environmental protec-
tion exceeding the scope of this Op-
erating Manual are imposed by laws/
regulations of the country of opera-
tion, this Operating Manual must be
supplemented by appropriate instruc-
tions to ensure compliance with such
requirements.
For current information on applicable
standards, please refer to the instru-
ment’s CE declaration and visit:
http://www.leica-microsystems.com