Leica Leica VT1200S manual Cleaning and Maintenance, Cleaning the Instrument

8. Cleaning and Maintenance

8.1Cleaning the Instrument

Always put the blades back into the blade case/dispenser when not in use.

When using cleaners, comply with the safety instructions from the manufacturer and the labor-safety regulations at your laboratory. When cleaning the outer surfaces of the instrument, do not use xylene or solvents containing acetone or xylene. The finished sur- faces are not resistant to xylene or acetone!

Ensure that liquids do not enter the interior of the instrument dur- ing cleaning.

Before each cleaning, carry out the following preparatory steps:

•Switch off the main switch on the side of the instrument.

•Place the magnifier cover on the magnifier.

•Remove the blade from the blade holder and dispose of it safely.

•Pull the ice bath and buffer tray off of the dovetail guide and place them on the stage.

•Remove and empty out the buffer tray. Dispose of the contents of the buffer tray properly.

•Remove the specimen plate and lay it flat on the stage.

•Remove the specimen using a single-sided blade and remove any cyanoacrylate adhesive residue from the specimen plate.

Instrument and outside surfaces

If necessary, the varnished outside surfaces of the control panels can be cleaned with a mild commercial household cleaner or soap water and then be wiped with a cloth.

The instrument must be completely dry before it can be used again.

Cleaning the blades

Always wipe the blade from the back of the blade (sapphire blade) to the cutting edge. NEVER wipe in the opposite direction – risk of injury!

Clean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone.

Leica VT1200 and VT1200S – Microtome 47