Leica Biosystems VT1200/VT1200 S - Manual (Page 38)

36 Instructions for Use V 1.4 RevC – 09/2013
5.5 Routine daily maintenance and switching off the instrument – VT1200/VT1200 S
After all daily procedures have been finished, perform the following:
• Switch off the main switch on the side of the instrument.
• Place the magnifier cover on the magnifier.
• Remove the blade from the blade holder and dispose of it safely.
• Pull the ice tray and buffer tray off of the dovetail guide and place them
on the stage.
• Remove and empty out the buffer tray. Dispose of the contents of the
buffer tray properly.
• Remove the specimen plate and lay it flat on the stage.
• Remove the specimen using a single-sided blade and remove any cya-
noacrylate adhesive residue from the specimen plate.
5. Working with the Instrument
Caution! The contents of the ice tray can become contaminated if
buffer solution is spilled over it.