Leica Biosystems VT1000 P - Manual (Page 43)

43 Operating Manual V 1.0 – 01/2010
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning the instrument
• Always remove the blade before detaching the blade holder from
the instrument!
• Always keep the sapphire blades in the box when not in use!
• Never place used blades on the laboratory table - dispose of them
safely!
• When using detergents, comply with the safety instructions of the
manufacturer and observe the laboratory regulations valid in the
country of use.
• When cleaning the outer surfaces, do not use xylene, scouring
powders or solvents containing acetone or xylene. The finished
surfaces are not resistant to xylene or acetone!
• Ensure that no liquids enter the interior of the instrument when
cleaning!
Before each cleaning, carry out the following preparatory steps:
• Move the specimen clamp into the lower end position.
• Remove the blade from the blade holder and dispose of it safely (be-
fore disposing of used blades, apply thick "Scotch" tape to the cutting
edge or wrap the entire blade in paper) or place the sapphire blade in
the knife case.
• Remove the specimen from the specimen clamp.
• Remove section waste and dispose of it safely.
• Remove specimen clamp and clean separately.
• Do not open any covers or casing panels of the instrument, as
electrically live parts are on the inside!