Leica RM2245 instruction manual Section waste tray, Backlighting

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6.Optional accessories

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6.4 Section waste tray

•Push the section waste tray (18) from the front to the microtome base plate (53) until it is held in place by the two magnets (39) (on the front of the microtome base plate).

To remove the section waste tray, lift it slightly and pull it off towards the back.

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6.5 Backlighting

The backlighting is inserted at the front into the one-piece knife holder base.

•Remove the two screws (1) using a slotted screwdriver and then remove the cover plate (2).

•Insert the backlighting (3) in the recess at the rear of the knife holder base.

•Connect the plug (4) of the backlighting to the socket (5) on the microtome.

The backlighting illuminates once the micro- tome is turned on with the mains switch.

NEVER use the backlighting illumination with the super mega-cassette clamp!

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Contents Leica RM2245 Page Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH Table of Contents Table of Contents Intended use of instrument Symbols in the text and their meaningsImportant notes Qualification of personnelSafety notes SafetyPersonal safety precautions Safety Integrated safety devices Safety Instrument components and specifications Overview instrument componentsLeica RM2245 Rear side of instrument Instrument specificationsTechnical data General Dimensions and weight Basic instrumentControl panel Microtome Standard delivery StartupSetting up the instrument Installation site requirementsAssembling the handwheel Electrical connectionsChecking the voltage 23 24 Switching on the instrument Operation Operating elements and their functionsInstrument control panel Control panel Display and control elements Sectioning mode Trimming modeHow to activate the Step function Specimen retraction Display 4 lights up Mum of 100 μm using the buttons on the control panelStep function is disabled in the remaining feed range Indication of remaining horizontal feedObject head To release the clamp, turn the eccentric lever 29 forwards Directional fixture for specimen clampsImportant! Never turn the screw more than 1/2 Turn at a time Inserting the knife holder Inserting the universal cassette clamp Example Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle setting Adjusting the clearance angleClamping the knife / disposable blade Clamping the specimenCutting into the specimen trimming Sectioning Finishing daily routine Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioningDirectional fixture for specimen clamps Optional accessoriesAssembly for fixture for specimen clamps Rigid fixture for specimen clampsFine-directional fixture for specimen clamps Quick clamping system Specimen clamps and holders Standard specimen clampVee insert Foil clamp type Optional accessories Universal cassette clamp, ice-cooled Universal cassette clampSuper mega-cassette clamp Holder for round specimens Optional accessories To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever 10 back upwards Knife holder E/E-TCOptional accessories Use Knife holder N/NZ Optional accessories Backlighting Section waste trayTray Freezer packInstrument Universal microscope carrier Assembling the universal microscope carrierAttach baseplate Attach horizontal arm Magnifying lens Cold light source Fiber-optic light guide Plug the power plug into the power socketOrdering information Optional accessoriesCold light sources Leica CLSFiber-optic light guide Customized solutions Error reportsInstrument malfunctions Problem Possible cause Corrective action Malfunctions, possible causes and troubleshootingPossible faults Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the instrumentClean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Cleaning and maintenance Replacing fuses MaintenanceMaintenance instructions Lubricating the instrument Warranty Warranty and serviceEC Declaration of Conformity We herewith declare, in exclusive responsibility, thatDag Graupner Managing Director