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Cleaning and Maintenance
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6. Cleaning and Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning the instrument
Warning
• Prior to cleaning the instrument, always switch off power supply and unplug the power cord!
When handling cleaning detergents, follow the instructions of the manufacturer and make sure all
laboratory regulations in force in your country are complied with.
• To clean the exterior surfaces, use a mild and ph-neutral commercial household cleaner. You may
not use: Alcohol, cleaning materials containing alcohol (glass cleaner!), abrasives or solvents
containing acetone or xylene!
• No liquid may come into contact with the electrical connections or spill into the interior of the
instrument!
• The Leica IP C needs to be thoroughly vacuum cleaned once a week.
Cassette guiding mechanisms
Cleaning of the following IP modules marked by an arrow is of particular importance:
Fig. 49
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• Loading station (→ "Fig. 49")
The ejection unit of the magazines, magazine
holders and chute. Always ensure that the
sensor (→ "Fig. 49-1") at the end of the chute
is clean.
Fig. 50
• Transport station (→ "Fig. 50")
Remove dust and debris from the cassette
clamp.
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