Leica RM2245 instruction manual Safety notes

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2. Safety

Be sure to comply with the safety instructions and warnings provided in this chapter.

Be sure to read these instructions, even if you are already familiar with the operation and use of other Leica products.

2.1 Safety notes

This instruction manual contains important instructions and information regarding the operational safety and maintenance of the instrument.

The instruction manual is an important part of the product, which must be read carefully prior to startup and use and must always be kept near the instrument.

If additional requirements on accident prevention and environmental protection exist in the country of operation, this in- struction manual must be supplemented by appropriate instructions to ensure compliance with such requirements.

This instrument has been built and tested in accordance with the safety regulations for electrical measuring, control, regulating and laboratory devices.

In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, the operator must observe all the instructions and warnings contained in this instruction manual.

For current information about applicable stan- dards, please refer to the CE declaration of conformity on our Internet site:

www. histo-solutions.com

The protective devices on both instrument and accessories may neither be removed nor modified. Only service personnel qualified by Leica may repair the instrument and access the instrument’s internal components.

2.2 Warnings

The safety devices installed in this instrument by the manufacturer only constitute the basis for accident prevention. Primarily responsible for accident-free operation is above all the owner of the instrument and, in addition, the designated personnel who operates, services or cleans the instrument.

To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument, make sure to comply with the following instruc- tions and warnings.

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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 Overview instrument components Instrument components and specificationsLeica RM2245 Rear side of instrument Instrument specificationsDimensions and weight Basic instrument Technical data GeneralControl panel Microtome Standard delivery StartupSetting up the instrument Installation site requirementsElectrical connections Assembling the handwheelChecking the voltage 23 24 Switching on the instrument Operating elements and their functions OperationInstrument control panel Control panel Display and control elements Trimming mode Sectioning modeHow to activate the Step function Specimen retraction Display 4 lights up Mum of 100 μm using the buttons on the control panelIndication of remaining horizontal feed Step function is disabled in the remaining feed rangeObject 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 Standard specimen clamp Specimen clamps and holdersVee 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 trayFreezer pack TrayInstrument Assembling the universal microscope carrier 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 accessoriesLeica CLS Cold light sourcesFiber-optic light guide Error reports Customized solutionsInstrument malfunctions Problem Possible cause Corrective action Malfunctions, possible causes and troubleshootingPossible faults Cleaning the instrument Cleaning and maintenanceClean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Cleaning and maintenance Replacing fuses MaintenanceMaintenance instructions Lubricating the instrument Warranty Warranty and serviceWe herewith declare, in exclusive responsibility, that EC Declaration of ConformityDag Graupner Managing Director