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Leica M-series User Manual 57
Setting up the instrument
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Set up the Leica EL6000 so that the front
is readily accessible and visible.
The ventilation slots on the sides and back
ρ
panel of the device must not be covered.
Maintain a free room of at least 150 mm on
ρ
the rear panel of the instrument.
Instructions for lamp replacement
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The lamp contains mercury! Be abso-
lutely certain to follow the handling
instructions and safety notes provided with the
lamp.
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Maintain cleanliness when inserting the
lamp. Remove any clinging packaging
materials.
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The lamp used in the instrument
becomes very hot during operation and
has high internal pressure when hot. Before
changing the lamp, it is mandatory to allow the
instrument to cool off for at least 20 minutes.
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The Leica EL6000 compact light source
comes with a factory-supplied lamp,
but the lamp is not installed when shipped. This
minimizes the danger of damage to the lamp
during transport.
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Before transporting the Leica EL6000
compact light source, you first have to
remove the lamp.
Inserting the lamp
1. Pull the power plug out of the socket, so
that the EL6000 is disconnected from the
power system.
2. Unscrew both screws of the cover using a
3 mm Allen key.
3. Remove the housing cover.
Leica EL6000 – Preparations