3 preventative maintenance schedule, Preventative maintenance schedule, Cleaning and maintenance – Leica Biosystems ST5020 User Manual

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6.3 Preventative maintenance schedule

Maintenance activity

Clean the TFT screen with a lint-free cloth.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using
screen cleaner.

Clean outside surfaces of instrument and
lid with soft cloth.
Use cleaning detergent, if necessary.

Clean wash vessels.
Check the wash vessel O-rings for damage and lubrica-
te them slightly.
See

Fig. 4, page 16

for further details.

Remove and clean the reagent vessels. A dishwasher
up to 65 °C can be used.

Check waste water hose for accumulated dirt and cle-
an, if necessary.

Remove paraffin residues from paraffin collecting
tray(s) of the oven(s).

Check strainer (V-Filter, Pos. 3 in

Fig. 6, S. 18

) in tap wa-

ter inlet hose for accumulated dir tand clean, if neces-
sary.

Check air vent holes of fans for dust. Clean, if necessa-
ry.

Check the tap water inlet hose connection for damage.
If necessary, replace the gasket as described in

Chap-

ter 4.3, page 18

.

Replace activated carbon filter as described in

Chapter

4.6, page 24

.

Check electrical connections at rear panel of
instrument.

daily

weekly

monthly

6.

Cleaning and maintenance

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