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Leica M-series User Manual 8
Safety Instructions (cont'd.)
Supply unit
Always unplug the supply unit from the power
supply:
When installing and disassembling the
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lamp housing
Before opening the lamp housing
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When replacing the high-pressure mercury
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lamp and other parts, such as the heat-
absorbing filter or the collector
During maintenance work on the supply
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unit
Lamp housing
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Never open the lamp housing while the
lamp is switched on. Risk of explosion,
UV exposure, blinding!
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Before opening the lamp housing, allow
it to cool off for at least 15 minutes.
Danger of explosion!
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Never cover the air duct on the lamp
housing. Danger of fire!
Mercury lamp
Follow the user manual and safety instruc-
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tions provided by the lamp manufacturer,
and, in particular, the section on how to
proceed if a lamp breaks and releases
mercury.
For transport, remove the mercury lamp,
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transport it in its original packaging and
protect moving parts in the lamp housing
using the transport anchors.
When it has reached the end of its rated life
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(follow the manufacturer's specifications
and the minute meter on the supply unit).
To minimize the risk of explosion, replace a
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discolored mercury lamp promptly.
Leica Microsystems assumes no liability
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for damage caused by exploding, incor-
rectly installed or improperly used mercury
lamps.