Leica RM2245 instruction manual Adjusting the clearance angle

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5.Operation

5.4 Adjusting the clearance angle

57
51
58
Enlarged detail:
Index marks for
adjusting the
clearance angle.
59.1
59.2
71

Fig. 23

•The index marks (0 °, 5 ° and 10 °) for adjust- ment of the clearance angle (59.1) are located on the right side of the knife holder (57).

•There is also an index mark (59.2) on the right side of the knife holder basis (51) which serves as a reference point when adjusting the clearance angle.

•Loosen the screw (58) using an Allen key size 4 (71) until the knife holder (57) can be moved.

•Move the knife holder until the index mark of the desired clearance angle coincides with the reference line on the knife holder base.

Example:

Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle setting of 5°.

The recommended clearance angle setting for knife holder E is approx. 5°.

•Hold down the knife holder in this position and retighten the screw (58) for clamping.

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Contents Leica RM2245 Page Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH Table of Contents Table of Contents Symbols in the text and their meanings Important notesQualification of personnel Intended use of instrumentSafety Safety notesPersonal safety precautions Safety Integrated safety devices Safety Leica RM2245 Instrument components and specificationsOverview instrument components Instrument specifications Rear side of instrumentControl panel Technical data GeneralDimensions and weight Basic instrument Microtome Startup Standard deliveryInstallation site requirements Setting up the instrumentChecking the voltage Assembling the handwheelElectrical connections 23 24 Switching on the instrument Instrument control panel OperationOperating elements and their functions Control panel Display and control elements How to activate the Step function Sectioning modeTrimming mode Specimen retraction Mum of 100 μm using the buttons on the control panel Display 4 lights upObject head Step function is disabled in the remaining feed rangeIndication of remaining horizontal feed Directional fixture for specimen clamps To release the clamp, turn the eccentric lever 29 forwardsImportant! Never turn the screw more than 1/2 Turn at a time Inserting the knife holder Inserting the universal cassette clamp Adjusting the clearance angle Example Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle settingClamping the specimen Clamping the knife / disposable bladeCutting into the specimen trimming Sectioning Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioning Finishing daily routineOptional accessories Assembly for fixture for specimen clampsRigid fixture for specimen clamps Directional fixture for specimen clampsFine-directional fixture for specimen clamps Quick clamping system Vee insert Specimen clamps and holdersStandard specimen clamp Foil clamp type Optional accessories Universal cassette clamp Universal cassette clamp, ice-cooledSuper mega-cassette clamp Holder for round specimens Optional accessories Knife holder E/E-TC To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever 10 back upwardsOptional accessories Use Knife holder N/NZ Optional accessories Section waste tray BacklightingInstrument TrayFreezer pack Attach baseplate Universal microscope carrierAssembling the universal microscope carrier Attach horizontal arm Magnifying lens Plug the power plug into the power socket Cold light source Fiber-optic light guideOptional accessories Ordering informationFiber-optic light guide Cold light sourcesLeica CLS Instrument malfunctions Customized solutionsError reports Malfunctions, possible causes and troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective actionPossible faults Clean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Cleaning and maintenanceCleaning the instrument Cleaning and maintenance Maintenance Replacing fusesMaintenance instructions Lubricating the instrument Warranty and service WarrantyDag Graupner Managing Director EC Declaration of ConformityWe herewith declare, in exclusive responsibility, that