Leica Biosystems CM1520 - Manual (Page 23)

23 Leica CM1520 – Cryostat
• Place the storage shelves in the cryochamber.
• Place the section waste tray and brush shelf in the cryochamber.
• Place the knife holder base on the microtome base plate.
• Set and clamp the blade/knife and knife holders in place (
see Chap. 7.3 ).
• Open the knife box with the knife and place it in the cryochamber for precooling.
• Place all tools needed for specimen preparation in the cryochamber.
• Close the sliding window.
• Plug the power plug into the power socket.
5. Instrument Setup