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Setup the instrument – Leica Biosystems VT1000 P User Manual

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Operating Manual V 1.0 – 01/2010

4.

Setup the Instrument

4.7.1 Inserting the round specimen tray

The round specimen tray (45) can be installed

in place of the specimen block. It enables easy

separation of buffer solution and ice that can

accumulate in the Vibratome tray.

Always remove the blade BEFORE in-

stalling or removing accessories!

To insert it, follow these steps:
• First, insert the V-block adapter (46) into the

tensioning clamp (46) as shown in

Fig. 20

.

• Position the lower pin at the bottom on the

round specimen tray into the V-block adapt-

er (46) so that it can be clamped into place

using the knurled screw (37) (

Fig. 21)

.

• Hold the specimen tray horizontally and

clamp it into place using the knurled screw

(

Fig. 22)

.

Fig. 22

Fig. 20

46

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Fig. 21

46

45

46

45

Fig. 19

46

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