Leica Biosystems RM2245 - Manual (Page 71)

69 Leica RM2245
8.2.2 Maintenance instructions
The instrument is basically maintenance-free.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument over a long period of time, the following is
recommended by Leica:
3. Have the instrument inspected on a regular
basis by a qualified service technician autho-
rized by Leica.
The intervals depend on how heavily the in-
strument is used.
1. Thoroughly clean the instrument on a daily
basis.
2. Enter into a service contract at the latest at the
end of the warranty period. For more informa-
tion, please contact your local Leica technical
service center.
We recommend the following inspection intervals depending on the general workload of the
instrument as defined in the three categories listed in the table:
8. Cleaning and Maintenance
Note for inspection
• When the instrument reaches approx. 2 million performed strokes, the
code SEr always appears for approx. 3 seconds in the three-digit display
when the TRIM/SECT button is pressed
(switching between trimming and sectioning mode).
This is a reminder that the instrument must be inspected by an authorized
Leica service technician, regardless of how heavily the instrument has
been used.
Only authorized and qualified service personnel may access the internal compo-
nents of the instrument for service and repair!
Category I Category II
Number of sections per day: > 8,000 sections per day < 8,000 sections per day
Workload (hours per day): > 5 hours per day < 5 hours per day
Sectioning speed: Predominantly high sectioning speed Slow to medium sectioning speed
Specimen material: Working with soft and hard specimens Predominantly soft specimen material
Maintenance: Every 12 months Every 24 months
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