Leica CM1950 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Operating Manual V 1.1 – 05/2007
1.
Important Information
1.1
Symbols Used in This Manual and
Their Meaning
Their Meaning
Notes
i.e. important user information appear
in a gray box and are marked by an in-
formation
i.e. important user information appear
in a gray box and are marked by an in-
formation
symbol.
Caution – UVC radiation!
Figures in brackets refer to item num-
bers in drawings or to the drawings
themselves.
bers in drawings or to the drawings
themselves.
(5)
(Fig.5)
Warnings
appear in a gray box and are marked
by a warning triangle.
appear in a gray box and are marked
by a warning triangle.
1.4
Instrument Type
All information given in this instruction manual
applies only to the instrument type indicated on
the title page.
A name plate, indicating the instrument serial
number, is attached to the back of the instrument.
applies only to the instrument type indicated on
the title page.
A name plate, indicating the instrument serial
number, is attached to the back of the instrument.
Fig. 1
1.3
Designated Use
The CM1950 is a high-performance cryostat with
an encapsulated microtome and separate speci-
men cooling. It features a UV disinfection system,
an (optional) integrated extraction system for sec-
tion waste and an (optional) motor for motorized
sectioning.
an encapsulated microtome and separate speci-
men cooling. It features a UV disinfection system,
an (optional) integrated extraction system for sec-
tion waste and an (optional) motor for motorized
sectioning.
The cryostat is designed to produce frozen sections
for biological, medical and industrial applications.
for biological, medical and industrial applications.
The CM1950 is suitable for in-vitro diagnostic
(IVD) applications.
(IVD) applications.
The instrument may only be operated within the
scope of its designated use as described above
and as per the instructions given in this manual.
scope of its designated use as described above
and as per the instructions given in this manual.
Any other use of this instrument is considered
as improper operation.
Despite chemical and/or UV-light dis-
infection, personal safety precautions
as per the applicable laboratory regu-
lations must still be taken (i.e. safety
goggles, gloves, laboratory coat and
mask must be worn).
This type of disinfection reduces the
number of germs by at least 99.99 %.
infection, personal safety precautions
as per the applicable laboratory regu-
lations must still be taken (i.e. safety
goggles, gloves, laboratory coat and
mask must be worn).
This type of disinfection reduces the
number of germs by at least 99.99 %.
1.2
Qualification of Personnel
The Leica CM1950 may be operated by trained
laboratory personnel only.
laboratory personnel only.
All laboratory personnel designated to operate
the instrument must carefully read the present
instruction manual prior to starting work with the
instrument.
the instrument must carefully read the present
instruction manual prior to starting work with the
instrument.