Leica Biosystems SM2500 - Manual (Page 42)

42 Instruction manual V 1.3 – 10/2007
Embedding frame for specimen stages
The embedding frame (Fig. 42) is adjustable in
size, so that it fits all specimen stage sizes avail-
able. It is fitted onto the specimen stage for sub-
sequent specimen embedding in paraffin or cel-
loidin.
5.5.3 Mountable jaws for vise
For sectioning very high specimens, there are
two mountable jaws available, which can be in-
serted into bores (1) and (2).
The mountable jaws are part of the
standard delivery ‘knife holder B’.
Their use is required with knife holder
B, as with knife holder B the knife
edge is located at a considerable dis-
tance from the specimen surface.
5.5.4 Mounting specimen holders onto
the base plate with dovetail guide
Mounting the specimen clamp 44 x 58 mm with
the dovetail guide located at right angles to the
direction of the sledge movement
• Slide the clamp onto the dovetail guide, so that
the three clamping screws (1) are located in
front (if necessary, relocate the three clamp-
ing screws - see next page).
• With the Allen key, size 4, tighten the two Allen
screws (2) located at the rear side of the
clamp.
• Insert the specimen block and clamp the 3
clamping screws (1) with an Allen key, size 4.
Specimen clamp 44 x 58 mm mounted onto the dovetail
guide located at right angles to the sledge direction.
5. Operation
Fig. 45
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