Leica Biosystems CV5030 - Manual (Page 11)

11 Leica CV5030 – Robotic Coverslipper
Safety instructions - transport and installation
Safety instructions - working with the instrument
2. Safety
• The instrument must be transported in an upright position only (use transport anchors!).
• Two persons are required when lifting or carrying the instrument!
• The Leica CV5030 is intended for use in enclosed rooms only.
• The instrument may be operated with the provided power cable only. This power cable may
not be replaced by another. Should the provided power cable not fit in the socket at the in-
stallation location, notify the responsible Leica Service.
• Only connect the instrument to a grounded power socket. The protective effect may not be
eliminated by an extension cable without a protective grounding conductor. The instrument
automatically recognizes the applied voltage/frequency.
• The installation location must be well ventilated, and must contain no sources of ignition
of any kind. The chemicals to be used in the Leica CV5030 are highly flammable as well as
hazardous to health.
• The instrument may not be operated in hazardous locations.
• Condensation water may form in the instrument if there is an extreme difference in tempera-
ture between the warehouse and the installation site and if air humidity is high at the same
time. If this is the case, wait at least two hours before switching on the instrument. Failure to
comply with this may cause damage to the instrument.
• The instrument must be leveled carefully before commissioning (for more information, refer to
Chapter 4.5, "Instrument Setup") .
• The instrument may only be operated by trained laboratory personnel.
• It must only be operated for the purpose of its designated use and according to the instruc-
tions contained in these Instructions for Use.
• In the event of an emergency, switch off the power switch and unplug the instrument from
the power supply.
• Suitable protective clothing (lab coat, gloves, protective goggles) must be worn when work-
ing with reagents. Avoid skin contact with solvents or cover slip mountants.
• Make sure that mountant is applied in the correct amount (for additional information, refer
to Chapter 5.10 - Menu A - Parameter settings ). Excess mountant can run from the specimen
slide onto the work surface and the transport belt of the bath insert, thus impairing the move-
ment of parts of the instrument ( refer also to Chapter 7 - Cleaning and Maintenance ).
• During operation, do not block motor-driven components with objects or manual interfer-
ence. There is a risk of injury from broken glass!
• Do not carry out the discarding movement of the Pick & Place module (cover slip mount)
manually! Please observe the notes in Chapter 4.7.1 .
• Never leave the instrument unattended for a long period of time. Particular care must be tak-
en during a power failure to ensure that tissue sections do not dry out.
• Remove all glass parts or other objects away from the CV5030 working area during STOP.
Only then may START be actuated.
2.2 Warnings (continued)