Leica Biosystems RM2125 RTS - Manual (Page 41)

41 Leica RM2125RTS
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning the instrument
Always remove the knife / blade before detaching the knife holder from the instrument.
Always put the knives back into the knife case when not in use!
Never place a knife anywhere with the cutting edge facing upwards and never try to catch a
falling knife!
When using cleaning agents, observe the manufacturer's safety instructions and the laboratory
regulations valid in the country of use.
Do not use any of the following for cleaning the outside surfaces of the instrument: alcohol,
detergents containing alcohol (window cleaner!), abrasive cleaning powders, solvents con-
taining acetone or xylene. Xylene or acetone will damage the finished surfaces!
Ensure that liquids do not enter the interior of the instrument during cleaning!
Before each cleaning, carry out the following preparatory steps:
• Move the specimen clamp to the upper end position and activate the
handwheel lock.
• Remove the blade from the knife holder and insert it in the receptacle
at the bottom of the dispenser, or remove the knife from the knife hold-
er and put it back in the knife case.
• Remove knife holder base and knife holder for cleaning.
• Remove the specimen from the specimen clamp.
• Remove section waste with a dry brush.
• Remove specimen clamp and clean separately.
Instrument and outside surfaces
If necessary, the varnished outside surfaces can be cleaned with a mild
commercial household cleaner or soap water and then be dried with a
moist cloth.