Leica M Series User Manual 8
Safety Instructions (Continued)
Supply unit
Always unplug the supply unit from the power
supply:
O When installing and disassembling the
lamp housing
O Before opening the lamp housing
O When replacing the high-pressure mercury
lamp and other parts, such as the heat-
absorbing filter or the collector
O 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
O 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.
O For transport, remove the mercury lamp,
transport it in its original packaging and
protect moving parts in the lamp housing
using the transport anchors.
O When it has reached the end of its rated life
(follow the manufacturer's specifications
and the minute meter on the supply unit).
O To minimize the risk of explosion, replace a
discolored mercury lamp promptly.
O Leica Microsystems assumes no liability
for damage caused by exploding, incor-
rectly installed or improperly used mercury
lamps.
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