Leica Biosystems SM2500 - Manual (Page 65)

65 Leica SM2500
7. Cleaning, disinfection and maintenance
7.1 Cleaning / disinfection
Prior to any cleaning, disinfection or maintenance work, the in-
strument must be switched off and disconnected from mains!
Exception:
Cleaning or disinfection procedures which require the sledge to
be moved.
Remove both knife and specimen prior to any cleaning, disinfec-
tion or maintenance work!
Wear cut-resistant safety gloves to remove the knife (see chapter
8.1 ‘Additional accessories’).
No liquids may enter the interior of the instrument during clean-
ing, disinfection or maintenance!
Cleaning only with a slightly moistened cleaning cloth!
Disinfection only with disinfectants that allow application with a
slightly moistened cloth!
Do not use solvents (e.g. xylene, acetone), cleaners containing
solvents or scouring powders for cleaning!
Appropriate cleaners for the control unit / control panel and all
painted surfaces:
mild laboratory detergent (slightly moistened cloth)!
Clean the control panel only in standby mode or when the instru-
ment is switched off.
Appropriate cleaners for non-varnished metal parts (knife holders,
base plates, specimen clamps):
xylene substitutes, alcohol - apply with an only slightly moistened
cleaning cloth!
Use cleaners and disinfectants according to the safety instruc-
tions of the manufacturer and in compliance with the applicable
regulations in your laboratory!
Regularly check and empty the section waste trays located below
the extendible carrying handles.