Leica Biosystems SM2500 - Manual (Page 67)

67 Leica SM2500
Disinfection
• If you work with potentially infectious material the instrument must be
disinfected accordingly.
• Slightly moisten a cleaning cloth with disinfectant and disinfect the in-
strument as per the instructions of the manufacturer of the disinfectant
used.
7.2 Maintenance
Only authorized service technicians may access the internal com-
ponents of the instrument for service and repair!
Prior to any cleaning, disinfection or maintenance work, the in-
strument must be switched off and disconnected from mains!
Users may only carry out the maintenance work described in
chapters 7.2.1 and 7.2.2! -
Any other maintenance work must be carried out by authorized
Leica service technicians.
No liquids may enter the interior of the instrument during cleaning,
disinfection or maintenance!
7.2.1 General maintenance steps
• At least once a year, have the instrument inspected by an authorized
Leica technical service engineer.
• Enter into a service contract once the warranty period has expired.
• Clean the instrument daily (or every time after use).
• Regularly remove dust from the air ducts at the rear of the instrument
using a brush or a vacuum cleaner.
7. Cleaning, disinfection and maintenance