Intended use, Technical modifications, Biosafety in the laboratory environment – Leica Biosystems RM CoolClamp User Manual
Page 9: Malfunctions, Servicing the rm coolclamp, Disposing of the unit
Safety note
INHECO GmbH
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Intended use
The RM CoolClamp is an electric cooling specimen holder for the universal
cassettes and the paraffin-embedded specimens in the cassettes. It is attached
with the specimen holder to the rotary microtomes of the RM22/23.. series. Any
other use is improper and therefore not permitted.
Technical modifications
For safety reasons, no technical modifications to this instrument are
permitted. Any change or modification that the manufacturer has not
approved causes the warranty to be voided.
Original parts are specially designed for the RM CoolClamp. Parts from
other manufacturers have not been tested and therefore have not been
approved and permitted by INHECO GmbH.
No liability shall be accepted for any use other than the intended use.
Biosafety in the laboratory environment
When using the RM CoolClamp in a laboratory environment with biosafety, the
user is responsible for labeling the RM CoolClamp according to the WHO
Laboratory Biosafety Manual (ISBN 92 4154650 6). In addition, when using the
RM CoolClamp the user is responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations
depending on the biosafety level with respect to the WHO Laboratory Biosafety
Manual.
The safety rules and regulations in force for the respective lab must be
monitored constantly while work is being carried out with the unit.
Malfunctions
Report any malfunctions that occur to the person responsible for the
instrument immediately.
Make sure that the unit has been secured against misuse and abuse.
Any safety-related parts that have been removed must be reattached and
checked prior to instrument setup.
Servicing the RM CoolClamp
The unit is not intended to be serviced. Servicing is accomplished by
replacement. No repairs may be carried out by the user.
Disposing of the unit
Dispose of the unit in accordance with the respective environmental directives
of the respective country.
In the event of contamination, comply with the safety instructions.
The RM CoolClamp is RoHS-compliant.
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