Leica Biosystems VT1000 P - Manual (Page 45)

45 Leica VT1000 P
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
When used normally, the Vibratome VT1000 P requires only standard
maintenance.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument over a long period of
time, the following is recommended by Leica:
• Thoroughly clean the instrument on a daily basis.
• From time to time, oil the specimen holder (see
Fig. 4 , Page 9 ), blade
holder and specimen clamp (e.g. after cleaning in the sterilization oven
or using solvents).
• Have the instrument inspected according to the maintenance contract
by a qualified service engineer authorized by Leica.
The intervals depend on how heavily the instrument is used.
All service repairs covered under the Warranty Policy shall be
performed at no expense to the user.
In case of a complete failure of the instrument, follow this procedure:
• First check the power supply on the power socket.
• Then, check the fuse(s) on the rear side of the instrument - see
Chapter 6.3 "Replacing components". For this purpose, it is mandatory
to disconnect the power cable from the power supply.
• If a fuse is defective, you must have identified and corrected the cause
of the burned-out fuse before plugging the power cable back in. If no
fuse is defective, please contact Leica service.
6.2 Maintenance instructions
Only authorized, qualified Leica service personnel may access the
internal components of the instrument for service or repair!