Leica Biosystems ASP300 S - Manual (Page 12)

13 Instructions for Use, V 1.5 RevD – 03/2013
Warnings – Handling reagents
2. Safety
Warnings – Cleaning and maintenance
Take care when handling solvents!
Always wear rubber gloves and safety goggles when handling the chemicals used in this
instrument.
Reagents used for tissue infiltration can be both toxic and/or flammable.
To prevent damage to the instrument, use only the reagents listed in Chap. 3.5 !
Do not use acetone, benzene or trichlorethane!
Use caution when handling paraffin wax or removing baskets – molten paraffin is hot and may
cause burns.
Also, avoid personal contact with paraffin reservoirs and retort walls – they can be very hot as
well.
When disposing of spent reagents, observe the applicable local regulations and the waste
disposal regulations of the company/institution in which the instrument is being operated.
Do not clean reagent containers (bottles) in a dishwasher; the containers are NOT dishwasher-
proof.
Switch off the instrument each time before servicing and pull out the power plug.
Do not clean the instrument with solvents containing acetone or xylene. No liquid may be
spilled into the internal components of the instrument – neither during operation nor during
cleaning.
When using cleaners, please comply with the safety instructions of the manufacturer and the
laboratory safety regulations.
Check the condensate container at least once a week and, if necessary, drain it.
2.2 Warnings (continued)