Leica Biosystems SM2500 - Manual (Page 14)

14 Instruction manual V 1.3 – 10/2007
4. Setup
4.1 Overview - instrument parts / functions
Fig. 3a
1.3 1.1 1.2 1 2.1 2.2 2
1.4
1. Leica SM2500 - Microtome
1.1 Knife holder system (not part of standard delivery)
1.2 Specimen holder system (not part of standard delivery)
1.3 Carrying handle, rear (extendible - not visible in Fig. 3a)
1.4 Carrying handle, front (extendible) 2. Leica SM2500 - control unit
2.1 Control unit
2.2 Emergency stop button
3. Foot switch (not visible in Fig. 3a -
see chapter 5.4.1 for details)
4.2 Site requirements
• Bench top surface for microtome and control unit sized approx. 1,000 x 950 mm
• Stable laboratory bench (total weight of microtome and control unit approx. 100 kg), exactly hori-
zontal or horizontally adjustable.
• At least 15 cm space on all sides of both instruments to ensure that air can circulate freely around
the instruments.
• Virtually vibration-free floor.
• Stable ambient temperature between +18 °C and +35 °C.
• Relative air humidity of maximum 60 %, non-condensing.
• Do not place near sources of vibration, avoid exposure to direct sunlight and marked temperature
fluctuations.