Safety Notes
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Leica HM500/Ref. 10 715 697/Version B
Caution 9
Damage to the Leica MLS500 light source
➩Before using a defibrillator remove the Leica MLS500
l
ight source from the operating area.
➩Do not operate the MLS500 light source near water or
in rooms with extreme humidity.
➩Never place flammable materials close to the
Leica MLS500 light source.
➩Keep the Leica MLS500 light source well away from
any heat sources.
➩Do not place any liquids on the Leica MLS500 light
source or spill any liquid over the Leica MLS500 light
source.
➩Keep the ventilation openings of the Leica MLS500
light source unobstructed so as to prevent overheat-
ing.
➩Ensure that the free circulation of air is not impeded
and that a distance of at least 10 cm is kept between
the ventilation openings and other objects.
➩The Leica MLS500 light source should only be used in
enclosed spaces.
➩Do not use the Leica MLS500 light source in spaces
that are too confined (such as boxes) to ensure suffi-
cient cooling and air circulation.
➩The area around the MLS500 light source should be
kept clean and free of dust and fluff so that the instru-
ment fans do not suck in any dirt.
➩Do not push objects into the Leica MLS500 light
source.
Caution 10
Damage to the fiber-optic light guide
➩Do not bend the fiber-optic light guide.
Warning 11
Risk of injury!
Even when cold, metal halide lamps are under high pres-
sure!
➩When handling illuminants, wear the following permit-
ted protective clothing: Face mask (incl. eye guard and
neck protection), artery and carotid artery protection,
safety gloves, chest guard.
Warning 12
Injury to skin, lungs, nervous system and other parts of
the body caused by mercury vapor!
M
etal halide lamps contain traces of mercury!
➩If a metal halide lamp gets broken, ventilate and exit
the room immediately, not returning until the concen-
tration of mercury vapor has fallen below the permis-
sible threshold value.
➩Remove residual traces of mercury with a special
mercury vacuum cleaner and dispose of in accor-
dance with national legislation.
➩If the lamp was already broken while in transit and if
this is not noticed until the packaging was opened,
close the packaging again immediately and proceed
as described above. The packaging then must be
sealed up airtight.
➩Do not use lamps which show any signs of damage.
Caution 13
Damage to the lamp!
➩Do not touch the lamp except by the holder; never
touch the glass parts.
➩Do not expose the lamp to mechanical stress.
➩Remove contamination of the lamp by means of
clean air.
Warning 14
Risk of death from electrical shock!
Very high starter voltages of several 10,000 V occur
inside the Leica MLS500 light source, the lamp cable
and in the lamp.
➩Always pull out the power cable (66) before opening
the access panel (102)!
Warning 15
Risk of burns!
➩Before changing filters, always switch off the
Leica MLS500 light source and allow it to cool for at
least 15 minutes.
Warning 16
Risk to patients from failure of the footswitch!
➩Never change the battery while the unit is in
operation.
➩Always change the battery outside the operating
room.
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