Leica Biosystems ST4040 - Manual (Page 11)

11 Leica ST4040 – Linear Stainer
Do not operate the instrument in rooms
where risk of explosion exists!
Do not expose the instrument to direct
sunlight (windows)!
Do not install the instrument above a
heater!
3.1 Site requirements
The installation site has to meet the following
requirements:
• Stable laboratory bench, exactly level, at
least 1.60 m wide and 60 cm deep.
• Tap water supply at a distance of max. 2 m
and drain at a distance of max. 1.50 m from
the corresponding inlet and outlet at the
back of the instrument.
- Please bear in mind: The connections are
located at the extreme left on the back of the
instrument.
• Fume hood at a distance of max. 3.50 m from
the instrument, if the instrument is to be op-
erated with the exhaust air hose (otherwise
the instrument must be operated with the
activated carbon filter)!
• Vibration-free floor.
• Sufficient open space (70 cm) above the lab-
oratory bench, to ensure trouble-free open-
ing of the lids.
• Stable ambient temperature of +10 °C to +35
°C.
• Relative air humidity of maximum 80%, non-
condensing.
• No other instruments which cause vibra-
tions installed nearby.
3. Installation