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
Fig. 72
Knife support for knife holder CN,
for short knives
Order No. ........................................... 14 0419 19426
Knife support for knife holder CN,
for long knives
Order No. ........................................... 14 0419 19427
Fig. 73
Blade holder pressure plate, 22°,
for high-profile microtome blades
Order No. ........................................... 14 0491 48004
Fig. 74
10. Ordering Information, Components and Consumables
Anti-static kit, blade holder CE
Order No. ........................................... 14 0800 37740