Leica Biosystems VT1000 S - Manual (Page 13)

11 Leica VT1000 S - Vibrating-blade microtome
4.2 Unpacking and setting up the instrument
4. Installation
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1. Cut through the iron strap (1) and adhesive
tape (2) using a suitable tool and remove
them.
2. Check the accessory cartons (3) and separate
accessories provided (standard scope of
delivery - in transparent bag (4) and check to
ensure that they are complete.
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2
3
4
3. Lift the instrument out of the transport carton by the carrying straps (5) and place it on a suitable
stable laboratory table. The instrument is securely fastened to the baseplate (6) using a screw.
Tilt the instrument including the baseplate (Fig. 8) - hold the instrument with one hand on the recess
(8) for the buffer tray! NEVER lift or hold it by the cutting head (7)! Unscrew the screw (6) using the
size 8 Allen key provided and remove the base plate.
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7!
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Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8