Leica Biosystems CV5030 - Manual (Page 12)

12 Instructions for Use V 3.0 RevE – 04/2013
Hazards - servicing and cleaning
2. Safety
Warnings - Handling reagents
Safety instructions - working with the instrument (continued)
• Operate the instrument with the exhaust hose and connection on an external laboratory
extraction or under a suitable fume hood. In the process, the corresponding active carbon
filter should be used for auxiliary support.
• Since the instrument is intended to be operated with a solvent, there is a fire hazard if
work with an exposed flame (e.g. Bunsen burner) is carried out in the direct vicinity of the
instrument.
• Ensure that no liquids come into contact with the electronics during work.
• Take care when handling solvents and coverslip mountants!
• Always wear rubber gloves, a lab coat and safety goggles when handling the chemicals
used in this instrument.
• The reagents used can be both toxic and/or flammable.
• Dispose of used reagents while observing applicable local regulations and the disposal
regulations of your company/lab.
• Before each maintenance task, remove the loading bath and the specimen slide holder from
the instrument, switch the instrument off and unplug it from the power supply.
• Only Leica service technicians are authorized to open the instrument for maintenance and
repair work.
• When using cleaners, please comply with the safety instructions of the manufacturer and the
laboratory safety regulations.
• When cleaning the instrument surfaces, do not use scouring powders or solvents containing
acetone, chlorine or xylene.
• Clean the lid and the housing with mild and pH-neutral commercial household cleaners.
Aggressive cleaning agents and solvents can damage the lacquered surfaces!
• Ensure that no liquids come into contact with the electronics during cleaning.
Material safety data sheets for reagents can be requested from the respective manufacturer of
the chemical.
Alternatively, the material safety data sheets can be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.msdsonline.com