Leica Biosystems EG1150 H - Manual (Page 32)

32 Instructions for Use V 2.5 RevF – 09/2014
Work surfaces
• All common laboratory cleaning products suitable for the removal of paraffin (e.g. Paraguard
or xylene substitutes) can be used to clean the work area.
• Avoid prolonged contact of organic solvents on the surface of the instrument.
Paraffin reservoir
• Keep contaminants out of the paraffin reservoir.
• Ensure that a residual amount of paraffin remains in the reservoir after draining to prevent
solid contaminants from entering the dispenser.
• Absorb this paraffin with tissue or a paper towel. Do not remove the screen until the residual
paraffin has been removed.
• The interior surfaces of the reservoir can then be cleaned with a tissue.
Forceps holder
• The forceps holder is often a source of contamination and extremely susceptible to dirt.
Therefore, clean the forceps holder thoroughly.
6. Maintenance and Cleaning
6.1 Cleaning the instrument
Important!
The forceps holder is constantly heated to approximately 70 °C. Risk of burning!
Do not use xylene for cleaning. Xylene vapors are heavier than air and can ignite at a consider-
able distance from the source of heat.
A fire hazard exists!
To avoid scratching the surface of the instrument only the plastic spatula that is supplied with
it should be used for cleaning – on no account use metal tools!