Leica Biosystems VT1000 S - Manual (Page 4)

2 Instructions for Use, V 2.0 RevD – 09/2013
Contents
1. Important Information ....................................................................................................3
2. Safety ................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Safety notes ................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Safety instructions for handling the instrument ...................................................................... 6
3. Instrument Characteristics ...........................................................................................7
3.1 Technical Data .............................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 General overview - VT1000 S ...................................................................................................... 8
4. Installation .....................................................................................................................10
4.1 Standard delivery ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Unpacking and setting up the instrument............................................................................... 11
5. Operation ........................................................................................................................13
5.1 Installation site requirements ................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Setting up the instrument .......................................................................................................... 14
5.3 The operating elements and their function - VT1000 S ........................................................ 15
5.4 Adjusting the amplitude ............................................................................................................. 19
5.5 Working with the VT1000 S on a daily basis........................................................................... 20
5.6 Routine daily maintenance and switching off the instrument - VT1000 S ......................... 23
6. Malfunctions: Meaning and Troubleshooting .........................................................24
7. Cleaning and Maintenance ........................................................................................29
7.1 Cleaning the instrument............................................................................................................. 29
7.2 Changing the fuse ....................................................................................................................... 30
8. Ordering Information: Spare Parts, Accessory, Consumables .............................31
8.1 Foot switch ................................................................................................................................... 32
8.2 Buffer tray .................................................................................................................................... 32
8.2.1 Double-walled buffer tray S ...................................................................................................... 32
8.3 Magnifier, fiber optics, cold light source................................................................................ 33
8.4 Julabo recirculating cooler/chiller FL300 ............................................................................... 34
9. Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................35
10. Decontamination Certificate (Master) ......................................................................36