Leica CM1950 manual Cleaning the knife holder CE Daily cleaning

11. Optional Accessories

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34

35

35

36

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Cleaning the knife holder CE

Daily cleaning

1.Fold the anti-roll guide system (33) to the left while holding it down by the lever (34).

2.Unscrew the bolts (35) of the pressure plate.

3.Afterwards, the pressure plate (36) can be re- moved for cleaning (with alcohol or acetone).

For disinfection, commercially avail- able, mild cleaners and disinfectants can be used – we recommend Leica Cry- ofect.

Cleaning the knife holder CN

Daily cleaning

For daily cleaning, it is enough to fold the anti-roll guide system forwards and remove the section waste from the knife holder using a dry brush. Please use a cold brush, as otherwise the section waste will thaw and stick to the knife holder.

It is not necessary to oil the parts, such as the T-piece on the microtome base plate, clamping lever etc.

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Disinfection (e.g. with Leica Cryofect)

Spray contaminated surfaces with a uniform coat of concentrate or wipe them down with a rag soaked in it, allow it to make contact for 15 minutes, then wipe it off.

Leica CM1950 – Cryostat 59