Leica Biosystems PELORIS_PELORIS II - Manual (Page 12)

Safety Notices
Leica PELORIS™ User Manual Rev K © Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty Ltd 2011 12
Reagents
WARNING
Locate the instrument so that either the mains wall outlet or the instrument’s appliance inlet socket is
accessible. You must be able to disconnect the mains power cable without moving the instrument.
WARNING
Do not move the instrument unless the power cable is disconnected.
WARNING
Chloroform vapors may cause severe injury, incapacitation, or death.
When using chloroform with the Peloris tissue processor, Leica Microsystems recommends that an external
fume extraction system be installed. Chloroform vapors may accumulate during normal operation or in the
unlikely event of a spill. The extraction system must keep these vapors below dangerous levels.
Never open a retort that contains chloroform or chloroform residue.
WARNING
Do not heat reagents above their boiling points. Boiling reagents will release large quantities of fumes that
may overload the internal carbon filter or (if fitted) the external filtering system. Boiling reagents are also likely
to lead to excessive pressures within the instrument, increased reagent contamination and reagent spills.
Reagent boiling points are lower when in a retort operating with a vacuum or with pressure/vacuum cycling.
WARNING
Handle and dispose of reagents and condensate in accordance with all relevant procedures and government
regulations that apply at the laboratory site.
WARNING
Do not use fixatives containing picric acid as picric acid is explosive when dry.
WARNING
Molten wax is hot and may cause burns. Use caution when handling wax and removing baskets.
CAUTION
Do not use acetone or other ketones. These damage the instrument’s valves.
CAUTION
Do not use reagents containing corrosive chemicals such as mercuric salts, picric acid, nitric acid and
hydrochloric acid.