Leica M-series User Manual 8
Safety Instructions (cont'd.)
Supply unit
Always unplug the supply unit from the power
supply:
When installing and disassembling the
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lamp housing
Before opening the lamp housing
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When replacing the high-pressure mercury
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lamp and other par ts, such as the heat-
absorbing filter or the collector
During maintenance work on the supply
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unit
Lamp housing
•Never open the lamp housing while the
lamp is switched on. Risk of explosion,
UV exposure, blinding!
•Before opening the lamp housing, allow
it to cool off for at least 15 minutes.
Danger of explosion!
•Never cover the air duct on the lamp
housing. Danger of fire!
Mercury lamp
Follow the user manual and safety instruc-
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tions provided by the lamp manufacturer,
and, in particular, the section on how to
proceed if a lamp breaks and releases
mercury.
For transport, remove the mercury lamp,
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transport it in its original packaging and
protect moving parts in the lamp housing
using the transport anchors.
When it has reached the end of its rated life
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(follow the manufacturer's specifications
and the minute meter on the supply unit).
To minimize the risk of explosion, replace a
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discolored mercury lamp promptly.
Leica Microsystems assumes no liability
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for damage caused by exploding, incor-
rectly installed or improperly used mercury
lamps.