Leica Biosystems LPC Operating Manual - Manual (Page 8)

8 Operating Manual V 1.0 – 06/2010
Warnings – Cleaning and maintenance
• Before any maintenance, switch off the instrument and unplug it from power supply.
• Do not use alcohol, detergents containing alcohol (window cleaner!), abrasive cleaning
powders and/or solvents containing acetone or xylene for cleaning. Xylene or acetone will
damage the finished surfaces!
• Prevent liquids from entering the interior of the instrument while the instrument is being
cleaned or during operation.
2. Safety
Warnings – Chemical safety
• Never use the Leica LP C Laser Cassette Printer without ensuring that the filter unit is con-
nected properly and is working. Otherwise, the instrument will malfunction and expel harm-
ful dust particles.
Warnings – Optical/laser safety
• Invisible laser radiation, avoid exposing the eyes or skin to direct or scattered radiation
• CLASS 1 laser product using a CLASS 4 embedded laser (5 W, 10.57 – 10.63 µm)
• The laser beam is emitted by the lens, which is approximately 12.5 cm from the cassette in
printing position.
• Never attempt to operate the Leica LPC Laser Cassette Printer without the protective cover in
place.
• Never attempt to bypass any of the safety devices on the instrument.
• Never attempt to disassemble or repair the laser head. Contact the Leica service technician
in case of malfunctions.
• Each of the actions listed above can result in long-term eye or skin injury.
Warnings – Operational reliability
• Do not attempt to install the Leica LP C Laser Cassette Printer or to change the location. Oth-
erwise, loss of data and/or malfunctions of the instrument may result. For cassette printer in-
stallation, contact a Leica representative.
• Do not attempt to install or reinstall the control software of the Leica LP C Laser Cassette
Printer. Otherwise, loss of data and/or malfunctions of the instrument may result. For soft-
ware installation, contact your Leica representative.