4Instruction manual V 6.0 - 08/2006
Index
1. Important notes ................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meaning............................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Qualification of personnel..................................................................................................................................................8
1.3 Instrument type.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Designated use..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.6 Service information........................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.7 Decommissioning and disposal...................................................................................................................................... 10
2. Characteristics of the Leica CM3600 ............................................................................ 12
2.1 Layout of the CM3600........................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Technical Data................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Microtome type...................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Control unit ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.3 Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.4 Electrical connections ......................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.5 Refrigeration system - cooling chamber.......................................................................................................... 16
2.2.6 General parameters.............................................................................................................................................. 17
2.3 Instrument parts................................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.4 Function............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
3. Safety................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Warnings............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Safety standards................................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.4 Safety devices.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.4.1 Emergency stop switch........................................................................................................................................ 21
3.4.2 Knee lever ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.3 Window ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.4 Cryochamber ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.5 Special safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................. 23
4. Site requirements .............................................................................................................26
4.1 Site requirements at place of installation.................................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Electrical connections...................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 Other connections............................................................................................................................................................. 27
5 Installation ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Unpacking and installation.............................................................................................................................................. 28
5.2 Standard delivery............................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.3 Port and switch panel....................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.1 Port and switch functions.................................................................................................................................... 30