Leica M165 FC Leica M205 FA / M205 FCA User Manual General Instructions
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Leica M165 FC Leica M205 FA / M205 FCA User Manual General Instructions Safety concept Cleaning Servicing Before using your microscope for the first O Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents, O Repairs may only be carried out by Leica time, please read the "Safety Concept" book- chemicals or techniques for cleaning. Microsystems-trained service technicians. let included with your instrument. It contains Only original Leica Microsystems spare additional information about handling and O Never use chemicals to clean colored parts may be used. care. surfaces or accessories with rubberized parts. This could damage the surfaces, and specimens could be contaminated by Responsibilities of person in charge of abraded particles. instrument O Ensure that the Leica stereo microscope is operated, maintained and repaired by authorized and trained personnel only. Leica M Series User Manual 2 Important Safety Notes User manual You can combine individual system articles The individual modules of the Leica M stereo with articles from external suppliers (e.g. cold microscopy series include an interactive light sources, etc.). Please read the user manual CD-ROM with all relevant user manuals in and the safety requirements of the supplier. 20 other languages. Keep it in a safe place, and readily accessible to the user. User manu- Before installing, operating or using the instru- als and updates are also available for you ments, read the user manuals listed above. to download and print from our website at In particular, please observe all safety instruc- www.leica-microsystems.com. tions. This User Manual describes the special func- To maintain the unit in its original condition tions of the individual modules of the Leica M and to ensure safe operation, the user must stereo microscopy series and contains impor- follow the instructions and warnings contained tant instructions for their operational safety, in these user manuals. maintenance, and accessories. The "Safety Concept" booklet contains addi- tional safety information regarding the service work, requirements and the handling of the stereo microscope, accessories and electrical accessories as well as general safety instruc- tions. Leica M Series User Manual 3 Symbols Used Read and understand user manual Danger due to hot surface before using this device. This symbol warns against touching accessible hot surfaces, e.g. those of light bulbs. Warning of a danger This symbol indicates especially impor- • tant information that must be read and Important information complied with. This symbol indicates additional infor- mation or explanations that intend to Failure to comply can cause the following: provide clarity. O Hazards to personnel O Functional disturbances or damaged instruments Explanatory notes O This symbol within the text stands for addi- tional information and explanations. Warning of hazardous electrical voltage This symbol indicates especially impor- Figures tant information that is mandatory to (1) Numbers in parentheses within the read and observe. descriptions relate to the figures and the items within those figures. Failure to comply can cause the following: O Hazards to personnel O Functional disturbances or damaged instruments Leica M Series User Manual 4 Safety Instructions Description Unauthorized alterations to the instrument or Responsibilities of person in charge of The individual modules fulfill the highest noncompliant use shall void all rights to any instrument requirements for observation and documenta- warranty claims. O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet tion of Leica stereo microscopes of the M series. Place of use Ensure that: Intended use O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet O The M series stereo microscopes and O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet accessories are operated, maintained and O Electrical components must be placed at repaired by authorized and trained person- least 10 cm away from the wall and from nel only. Non-intended use flammable substances. O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet O All operators have read, understood and O Avoid large temperature fluctuations, observe this User Manual, and particularly Never use M series microscopes or their compo- direct sunlight and vibrations. These condi- the safety instructions. nents for surgical procedures (e.g. on the eye) tions can distort measurements * and unless they are specifically intended for that micrographic images. purpose. Repairs, service work O In warm and warm-damp climatic zones, O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet The instruments and accessories described in the individual components require special this operating manual have been tested for care in order to prevent the build-up of O Only original Leica Microsystems spare safety and potential hazards. The responsible fungus. parts may be used. Leica affiliate must be consulted whenever the instrument is altered, modified or used in * Measurement results depend on used O Before opening the instruments, switch off conjunction with non-Leica components that objective, zoom and microscope settings. the power and unplug the power cable. are outside of the scope of this manual. Leica M Series User Manual 5 Safety Instructions (Continued) Touching the live circuit can cause Legal requirements Instrument safety and EMC injury. O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet Our device has been designed, produced and tested in compliance with Transport EC Declaration of Conformity O IEC EN 61010-1: Electrical equipment for O Use the original packaging for shipping or O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet measurement, control and laboratory use transporting the individual modules of the – Safety – Part one: general requirements Leica M stereo microscopy series and the accessory components. Technical safety O EN 60950-1: Information technology equip- To connect the Leica M Series microscopes to ment – Safety – Part one: general require- O In order to prevent damage from vibrations, power, use a power cable that meets the power ments disassemble all moving parts that (accord- cable specifications in your country. The power ing to the user manual) can be assembled socket used has to be equipped with a 16 A or O Radio interference suppression in compli- and disassembled by the customer and 10 A fuse. Only connect the instrument to a ance with EN 55011 class B pack them separately. grounded power socket that has been installed according to regulations. The power supply O Noise immunity in compliance with Integration in third-party products voltage has to correspond to the voltage speci- DIN EN 61326-1. O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet fied on the identification label. Make sure that the ground connection is neither defective nor interrupted, since otherwise a malfunction Disposal poses a risk of fatal injury. Never unplug the O Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet power plug with moist or wet hands. There is danger of an electric shock. Leica M Series User Manual 6 Safety Instructions (Continued) The device meets the requirements of EU Health risks Direct contact with eyepieces is a directives Workplaces with stereo microscopes • potential transmission method for • facilitate and improve the viewing task, bacterial and viral infections of the eye. O 2014/35/EU Low voltage directive but they also impose high demands on the eyes and holding muscles of the user. Depending on O 2014/30/EU EMC directive The risk can be kept to a minimum by using the duration of uninterrupted work, asthenopia personal eyepieces for each individual or O 2011/65/EU RoHS directive and musculoskeletal problems may occur. For detachable eyecups. this reason, appropriate measures for reduction and carries the CE mark. of the workload must be taken: Light sources: Safety regulations Protective measures of the manufacturer: O Optimal arrangement of workplace, work O UV protection screen in front of the speci- The device must be disposed of in assignments and work flow (changing tasks men plane prevents the user from looking accordance with 2012/19/EU WEEE frequently). directly into the UV rays. directive. O Thorough training of the personnel, giving O Dummy filter carriers in the free positions consideration to ergonomic and organiza- of the filter changer prevent direct UV tional aspects. radiation from reaching the eyes. Intended for indoor use only in all EU member states, EFTA states and Switzerland. O The ergonomic design and construction of O UV filters are installed in the observation the Leica M stereo microscopy series are beam paths to protect the eyes. intended to reduce the exertion of the user O The stray-light protection on the lamp to a minimum. housing prevents irradiation of the hands. Warning of hand injuries Leica M Series User Manual 7 Safety Instructions (Continued) Warning O Before opening the lamp housing Mercury lamp UV radiation could damage the eyes. O Follow the user manual and safety instruc- • Therefore: O When replacing the high-pressure mercury tions provided by the lamp manufacturer, lamp and other parts, such as the heat- and, in particular, the section on how to O Never look into the light spot on the speci- absorbing filter or the collector proceed if a lamp breaks and releases men plane without a UV protection screen. mercury. O During maintenance work on the supply O Never look into the eyepieces if no excita- unit O For transport, remove the mercury lamp, tion filter is in the beam path. transport it in its original packaging and protect moving parts in the lamp housing O Fill empty filter positions with dummy filter Lamp housing using the transport anchors. carriers (e.g. M165 FC). Never open the lamp housing while the • lamp is switched on. Risk of explosion, O When it has reached the end of its rated life O Do not select a white, strongly reflective UV exposure, blinding! (follow the manufacturer's specifications background for the specimen. and the minute meter on the supply unit). Before opening the lamp housing, allow • it to cool off for at least 15 minutes. O To minimize the risk of explosion, replace a Supply unit Danger of explosion! discolored mercury lamp promptly.