Leica DM IRB General safety information, Mains plug must only be inserted into a grounded outlet

General safety information

This instrument of safety class 1 has been built and tested according to EN 61 010-1/IEC 1010-1/ VDE 0411-1, safety standards for electrical measurement, control and laboratory equip- ment.

Make sure that only fuses of the specified type and rating are used as replacements. It is forbidden to use mended fuses or to short- circuit the fuse holder.

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To keep the microscope in this safe condition, it is essential to note the advice and warn- ings given in this manual.

The mains plug must only be inserted into a grounded outlet.

If an extension cord is used, it must be grounded as well. Any interruption of the ground connector inside or outside the microscope or disconnecting the ground connector can make the microscope potentially dangerous. Inten- tional interruption is forbidden!

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The instruments and accessories described in this manual have been safety-tested and checked for possible hazards.

Before modifying the instrument in any way or combining it with non-Leica products not dealt with in this manual, it is essential to consult the Leica agency for your area or the main factory in Wetzlar!

Any unauthorized alteration to the micro- scope or use for which it was not intended will automatically terminate any warranty claim.

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Using the ground connection, any ac- cessories connected to the microscope which have their own and/or a different power supply can be given the same ground conductor potential. Please consult our servicing personnel if you intend to connect units without a ground conductor.

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