Leica Biosystems M205A - Manual (Page 8)

Leica M series Manual 8
Safety regulations (continued)
Supply unit
Always unplug the supply unit from the power
supply:
When installing and disassembling the ★
lamp housing
Before opening the lamp housing ★
When replacing the high-pressure mercury ★
lamp and other parts, such as the heat-ab-
sorbing filter or the collector
during maintenance work on the supply ★
unit.
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 instruc- ★
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.
To minimize the risk of explosion, replace a ★
discoloured mercury lamp promptly when
it has reached the end of its rated life (follow
the manufacturer's specifications and the
minute meter on the supply unit).
Leica Microsystems assumes no liability ★
for damage caused by exploding, incor-
rectly installed or improperly used mercury
lamps.