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3 replacing the fluorescent lamp, Cleaning, disinfection, maintenance – Leica Biosystems CM1520 User Manual

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Leica CM1520 – Cryostat

Uninstalling the lamp (cryochamber illumination)

The fluorescent lamp (3) is installed hidden behind

the protection screen (4).

Wear suitable safety gloves that are

cut resistant and safety glasses.

• Touch the lamp for better orientation.
Slightly tilt the lamp down to the left and pull

it out of the clip (5).

• Hold the lamp with both hands and pull it to

the left out of the holder (6).

Installation of the new lamp
• Hold the lamp in the correct mounting position

(Fig. 59) as shown and push it to the right until

it engages in the holder.

• Push the lamp upwards slightly into the clip (5).

• Replace the sliding window.

• Connect the instrument to the power supply

again and switch it on.

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9. Cleaning, Disinfection, Maintenance

Fig. 57

Fig. 58

9.3.3 Replacing the fluorescent lamp

• Switch off the instrument at the circuit breaker.
• Disconnect the power plug.
• Slightly lift the sliding window (1) holding it by

the grip (2) and pull it out to the front.

• For lamp data, refer to Chapter 3,

"Technical

Data

".

If the lamp breaks, it is mandatory to

call Technical Service for replacement.

RISK OF INJURY!

If any metallic mercury is released,

handle it carefully and dispose of it

properly!

Fig. 59