Leica RM2245 instruction manual Attach horizontal arm

6.Optional accessories

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2. Attach vertical column

•Insert the cap screw (b) into the hole of the baseplate from below. Place the lock washer (c) on the cap screw from above.

•Thread the silver vertical column (2) onto the baseplate from above and tighten with the Allen key size 8.

The lock washer must be positioned between the baseplate and vertical column to prevent unintentional turning of the column.

Extreme danger of tipping! After installing theverticalcolumn,immediatelyplacethe microtome onto the baseplate so that the front feet of the microtome are positioned in the shallow recesses (A).

3. Attach horizontal arm

•Slide the support ring (e) onto the vertical column and position it so that the lock nut (f) is facing to the back. Tighten the lock nut.

•Slide the cross-member (d) onto the column. Ensure that the lock screw (g) is facing to the right of the baseplate. The horizontal arm must be centered over the microscope.

•Slide the horizontal arm (3), flat side facing the lock screw (g), into the cross-member (d) and tighten.

For more information on connecting and using the microscope, magnifying lens or cold-light source, please see the appropriate manual.

54 Instruction manual V 1.4 – 02/2007