Leica Biosystems ST4040 - Manual (Page 8)

8 Instruction Manual V1.4 – 06/2009
2.1.1 Transport and installation
• Do not operate the instrument in rooms
where risk of explosion exists!
• Do not expose the instrument to direct sun-
light (windows)!
• Do not install the instrument above a heater!
• Install the instrument on an even laboratory
bench which must be absolutely level!
• Two people are needed to lift / carry the in-
strument!
• Before connecting the instrument to mains,
make sure the correct voltage setting,
matching the nominal voltage at the site of
installation, has been selected!
• Upon installing the drain hose make sure
there is a gradient from the drain outlet to
the waste pipe.
• To protect the user from hazardous solvent
fumes, make sure to operate the instrument
either with the activated carbon filter or the
exhaust air hose!
2. Safety
2.1 Safety instructions
This instrument has been built and tested in ac-
cordance with the following safety regulations
on electrical measuring, control, regulating and
laboratory devices.
In order to maintain this condition and to ensure
safe operation, the operator must observe the
instructions and warnings contained in this in-
struction manual.
For current information about applicable stan-
dards, please refer to the CE declaration of con-
formity on our Internet site:
www.histo-solutions.com