Leica Biosystems ST4020 - Manual (Page 39)

39 Leica ST4020
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
Reagent container and rinsing water container
6.2 Maintenance Instructions
The instrument is basically maintenance-free.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument over a long period of time, the following is
recommended:
• Have the instrument checked at least 1 x year by a qualified service technician authorized
by Leica.
• At the end of the warranty period, enter into a service contract. For more information,
please contact your local Leica technical service center.
Only authorized and qualified Leica service personnel may repair the instrument
and access the instrument’s internal components.
For your safety, never attempt to repair the instrument yourself.
Unauthorized repairs will render any claims under the warranty null and void.
See also the section on "Warranty" in Chap. 8 on this matter.
Cleaning the Instrument (continued)
Caution!
The stations must not be exposed to elevated temperatures (e.g., in industrial dish-
washers, which operate at a temperature of +85 °C), because the heat can deform
the stations!
The reagent and rinsing water containers must be cleaned regularly in order to achieve con-
sistently good staining results.
They can also be cleaned in the dishwasher at a max. temperature of +65 °C. Any standard
cleaning agent for laboratory dishwashers may be used.