Leica Biosystems CM3050 S - Manual (Page 25)

25 Leica CM3050 S – Cryostat
5. Operation
5.1 Operating the instrument for the first time
Prior to setting up the instrument, make sure to read the instruction manual
carefully and in full.
When setting up the instrument, please follow the individual chapters in the
following order:
• First, study chapters 1, 2, and 3 - install the instrument as described in
chapter 3.
The overview in chapter 4.1 is helpful during the unpacking and instal-
lation procedure in order to identify individual parts and place them in
the correct location.
• Go on to chapter 5.
Read chapters 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 to learn all about the controls.
• Next, start to work with the instrument (chapter 5.5). Follow the in-
structions in chapter 5.5.
Chapter 5.5.2 applies to instruments with specimen cooling only.
The temperature chart in chapter 6.3 is useful when it comes to select-
ing appropriate sectioning temperatures for different types of speci-
mens.
• When disinfecting / cleaning the instrument and/or removing / rein-
stalling the microtome, please follow the instructions in chapter 7.
• In case of problems and malfunctions, please refer to chapters 6.1 and 6.2.
These chapters list the most common types of problems which many
times have simple causes that can be eliminated by the actual user.
If you find ‘Call Technical Service’ in the ‘Remedy’ column, please do
so. Never try to solve these problems yourself!