Safety Instructions (cont'd.)

Supply unit

Always unplug the supply unit from the power supply:

ρρ When installing and disassembling the lamp housing

ρρ

Before opening the lamp housing

ρρ

When replacing the high-pressure mercury

 

lamp and other parts, such as the heat-

 

absorbing filter or the collector

ρρ

During maintenance work on the supply

 

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

ρρ Follow the user manual and safety instruc- tions provided by the lamp manufacturer, and, in particular, the section on how to proceed if a lamp breaks and releases mercury.

ρρ

For transport, remove the mercury lamp,

 

transport it in its original packaging and

 

protect moving parts in the lamp housing

 

using the transport anchors.

ρρ

When it has reached the end of its rated life

 

(follow the manufacturer's specifications

 

and the minute meter on the supply unit).

ρρ

To minimize the risk of explosion, replace a

 

discolored mercury lamp promptly.

ρρ

Leica Microsystems assumes no liability

 

for damage caused by exploding, incor-

 

rectly installed or improperly used mercury

 

lamps.

Leica M-series

User Manual

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Leica M205 FA user manual Supply unit, Lamp housing, Mercury lamp