Leica CM1950 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Operating Manual V 1.1 – 05/2007
2.
Safety and Design
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When disinfecting the instrument, take appropriate protective measures
(gloves, mask, protective clothing, etc.).
(gloves, mask, protective clothing, etc.).
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When using detergents and disinfectants please comply with the safety
precautions of the disinfectant manufacturer.
precautions of the disinfectant manufacturer.
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The integrated glass anti-roll guide of the blade holder CE, CN and CN-Z
can be cleaned either with acetone or alcohol.
can be cleaned either with acetone or alcohol.
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Dispose of waste liquid according to the waste disposal regulations!
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Do not use external heaters for drying the cryochamber. This can cause
damage to the cooling system!
damage to the cooling system!
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Do not turn the instrument on before the cryochamber is completely dry!
Frost formation!
Frost formation!
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All components removed from the cryostat must be carefully dried be-
fore returning them to the cryochamber!
fore returning them to the cryochamber!
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The front panel and the slit cover of the microtome must be completely
dry before turning on the instrument!
dry before turning on the instrument!
For more detailed information about disinfection, visit the Leica
Microsystems website at
Microsystems website at
www.histo-solutions.com
It is not necessary to remove the microtome for disinfection.
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The instrument has been designed for UV disinfection! Spray disinfec-
tion with Leica Cryofect is also possible, thanks to the special insulation
of the microtome. (Cryofect is not available in all countries!)
tion with Leica Cryofect is also possible, thanks to the special insulation
of the microtome. (Cryofect is not available in all countries!)
Remove section waste after EVERY sectioning operation and BE-
FORE changing specimens. Remove the section waste using a pa-
per towel soaked in Cryofect or an alcohol-based disinfectant) or
remove the waste using the extraction nozzle (optional). Do not
start the disinfection until after folding the section stretcher to the
side! Each new specimen is a potential source of contamination.
FORE changing specimens. Remove the section waste using a pa-
per towel soaked in Cryofect or an alcohol-based disinfectant) or
remove the waste using the extraction nozzle (optional). Do not
start the disinfection until after folding the section stretcher to the
side! Each new specimen is a potential source of contamination.
2.5
Cleaning, Disinfection – Turning the Instrument Back On