Leica Biosystems M80 - Manual (Page 8)

Leica M-series User Manual 8
Safety Regulations (cont'd.)
Lamp housing
★ Never open the lamp housing while the
lamp is switched on. Risk of explosion, UV
exposure, blinding!
★ Before opening the lamp housing, allow it
to cool off for at least 15 minutes. Danger
of explosion!
★ Never cover the air duct on the lamp hous-
ing. Danger of fire!
Mercury lamp
★ Follow the user manual and safety regula-
tions provided by the lamp manufacturer,
and, in particular, the section on how to
proceed if a lamp breaks and releases
mercury.
★ For transport, remove the mercury lamp,
transport it in its original packaging and
protect moving parts in the lamp housing
using the transport anchors.
★ When it has reached the end of its rated life
(follow the manufacturer's specifications
and the minute meter on the supply unit).
★ To minimize the risk of explosion, replace a
discolored mercury lamp promptly.
★ Leica Microsystems assumes no liability
for damage caused by exploding, incor-
rectly installed or improperly used mercury
lamps.