Instruction Manual

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Instructions for use V 1.5 – 10/2012
Table of contents
1. Important Information ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Symbols used in this manual and their meaning ............................................................................................. 6
1.2 Qualification of personnel .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Designated use ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Instrument type: ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Safety ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Safety features....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Locking the handwheel ........................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.2 Knife guard ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 General information on instrument design and safe handling ....................................................................... 8
2.3 Operating conditions ............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Operating the instrument ................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Cleaning and disinfection .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.6 Removal of the microtome ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.7 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
3. Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4. Unpacking and installation ................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 Site requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2 Transport to the desired location ..................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Standard delivery ................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.4 Handwheel assembly.......................................................................................................................................... 16
5. Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Connection to mains power ............................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Prior to operation................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.3 Leica CM1850UV - Overview ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.4 Mains switch and automatic mains fuse ........................................................................................................ 20
5.5 Turning the instrument on .................................................................................................................................. 20
6. Control panel operation....................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Control panel 1 ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.2 Programming the desired values ...................................................................................................................... 22
6.2.1 Setting the time .................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.2.2 Setting the automatic defrost time (cryochamber) ...................................................................................... 22
6.2.3 Selecting the cryochamber temperature ........................................................................................................ 22
6.2.4 Activation of the Peltier element (option) ....................................................................................................... 23
6.2.5 Manual defrosting of the quick freeze shelf ................................................................................................... 23
6.2.6 Manual defrosting of the cryochamber ........................................................................................................... 24
6.3 Display lock .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.4 Control panel 2 - Electric coarse feed ............................................................................................................. 25