Owner manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Important Information
- 1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings
- 1.2 Qualification of personnel
- 1.3 Intended use of instrument
- 1.4 Instrument type
- 2. Safety
- 2.1 Safety notes
- 2.2 Warnings
- 2.3 Safety devices
- 2.3.1 Locking/unlocking the handwheel
- 2.3.2 Knife guard
- 2.4 Operating conditions
- 2.5 Operating the instrument
- 2.6 Cleaning and disinfection
- 2.7 Removing the microtome
- 2.8 Maintenance
- 3. Technical Data
- 4. Setting up the Instrument
- 4.1 Installation site requirements
- 4.2 Unpacking instructions for the cryostat cm1860/1860UV
- 4.3 Standard delivery—packing list
- 4.4 Assembling the handwheel
- 5. Instrument Setup
- 5.1 Electrical connection
- 5.2 Prior to operation
- 5.3 Overview of the Leica cm1860/cm1860UV
- 5.4 Power switch and circuit breaker
- 5.5 Switching on the instrument
- 6. Operating the Instrument
- 6.1 Control panel 1
- 6.2 Programming the desired values
- 6.2.1 Setting the time
- 6.2.2 Setting the automatic defrost time (cryochamber)
- 6.2.3 Selecting the cryochamber temperature
- 6.2.4 Activation of the Peltier element (option)
- 6.2.5 Manual defrosting of the quick freeze shelf
- 6.2.6 Manual defrosting of the cryochamber
- 6.2.7 Setting the section thickness
- 6.3 Retraction (factory default setting: disabled)
- 6.4 Display lock
- 6.5 Control panel 2 - Electric coarse feed
- 7. Daily Use of the Instrument
- 7.1 Specimen freezing
- 7.1.1 Quick freeze shelf
- 7.1.2 Stationary heat extractor (optional)
- 7.2 Specimen discs
- 7.2.2 Specimen orientation
- 7.2.1 Inserting the specimen discs into the specimen head
- 7.3 Sectioning
- 7.3.1 Blade holder CE
- 7.3.2 Blade holder CE-TC
- 7.3.3 Knife holder CN
- 7.3.4 Knife holder CN-Z with anti-roll guide
- 7.3.5 Cleaning the blade and knife holders
- 7.3.6 Installing the shelf (movable) (optional)
- 7.4 Temperature selection chart (in minus °C)
- 7.5 Defrosting
- 7.5.1 Automatic defrosting of the cryochamber
- 7.5.2 Manual defrosting of the cryochamber
- 7.5.3 Manual defrosting of the quick freeze shelf
- 7.6 Terminating work
- 7.6.1 Terminating daily work
- 7.6.2 Shutdown for a longer period
- 8. Troubleshooting
- 8.1 Error messages in the display
- 8.2 Temperature control button
- 8.3 Possible sources of error, causes and remedies
- 8.3.1 Changing the battery
- 9. Cleaning, Disinfection, Maintenance
- 9.1 Cleaning
- 9.2 Spray disinfection with Leica Cryofect
- 9.3 Maintenance
- 9.3.1 General maintenance instructions
- 9.3.2 Replacing the fuses
- 9.3.3 Replacing the UVC lamp
- 9.3.4 Replacing the fluorescent lamp
- 10. Ordering Information, Components and Consumables
- 10.1 Ordering information
- 10.2 Mobile heat extractor – application
- 10.3 Cold extractor – application
- 11. Warranty and Service
- 12. Decontamination Certificate (Master)
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Instructions for Use V 1.4 – 10/2012
Uninstalling the lamp (cryochamber illumination)
The fluorescent lamp (3) is installed hidden behind
the protection screen (4).
Wear suitable safety gloves and safety
glasses.
• Touchthelampforbetterorientation.
• Slightly tilt the lamp down to the left and pull
it out of the clip (5).
• Holdthelampwithbothhandsandpullitto
the left out of the holder (6).
Installation of the new lamp
• Holdthelampinthecorrectmountingposition
(Fig. 65) as shown and push it to the right until
it engages in the holder.
• Pushthelampupwardsslightlyintotheclip(5).
• Replacetheslidingwindow.
• Connecttheinstrumenttothepowersupply
again and switch it on.
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9. Cleaning, Disinfection, Maintenance
Fig. 63
Fig. 64
Fig. 65
9.3.4 Replacing the fluorescent lamp
• Switchofftheinstrumentatthecircuitbreaker.
• Disconnectthepowerplug.
• Slightlylifttheslidingwindow(1) holding it by
the grip (2) and pull it out to the front.
• For lamp data,refertoChapter 3, "Technical
Data".
If the lamp breaks, it is mandatory to
call Technical Service for replacement.
RISK OF INJURY!
If any metallic mercury is released,
handle it carefully and dispose of it
properly!