Leica CM1950 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Leica CM1950 Cryostat
12.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Basically, we recommend UV disinfection (see page 35 for detailed
instructions).
For easy-to-use spray disinfection we recommend Leica Cryofect. (Cryofect
is not available in all countries!)
The cryostat has to be disinfected after each daily use.
instructions).
For easy-to-use spray disinfection we recommend Leica Cryofect. (Cryofect
is not available in all countries!)
The cryostat has to be disinfected after each daily use.
Comply with the instructions for use!
The glass anti-roll plate can remain in place during disinfection.
The glass anti-roll plate can remain in place during disinfection.
It is not necessary to oil the parts, such as the T-piece on the
microtome base plate, clamping lever etc.
microtome base plate, clamping lever etc.
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In case of visible pollution (such as dust), clean the air inlet opening
(Fig. 10, p. 18) of the condenser on the bottom right-hand side of the
instrument using a brush, broom or extraction cleaner in the direction of
the louvers.
(Fig. 10, p. 18) of the condenser on the bottom right-hand side of the
instrument using a brush, broom or extraction cleaner in the direction of
the louvers.
12.2 Changing Fuses
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In case of power supply faults, please contact an authorized Leica service
technician immediately.
technician immediately.
Do not carry out any repairs on your own as this will invalidate the
warranty.
warranty.
Repairs may only be carried out by qualified service engineers
authorized by Leica.
authorized by Leica.
Do not turn the instrument on before the cryochamber is
completely dry!
completely dry!
Frost formation!
The front panel and the slit cover of the microtome must be com-
pletely dry before turning on the instrument!
pletely dry before turning on the instrument!
Dry all parts completely before reinserting them in the cryochamber!