Leica Biosystems RM2255 - Manual (Page 4)

2 Instructions for Use, V 1.8 RevC – 07/2013
1. Important Information ......................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings ................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Qualification of personnel ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Intended use of instrument ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Instrument type ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Safety notes .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Integrated safety devices ........................................................................................................................... 9
3. Instrument Components and Specifications .............................................................................................11
3.1 Overview — instrument components ..................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Instrument specifications ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................ 13
4. Instrument Setup ............................................................................................................................................15
4.1 Installation site requirements .................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Standard delivery ....................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Unpacking and installation ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.4 Assembling the handwheel ...................................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Electrical connections ............................................................................................................................... 18
5. Operation .............................................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Operating elements and their functions ................................................................................................. 21
5.1.1 Instrument control panel ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.1.2 Control panel ............................................................................................................................................... 22
5.2 Switching on the instrument .................................................................................................................... 23
5.3 Display and control elements ................................................................................................................... 24
5.4 Inserting the knife holder .......................................................................................................................... 35
5.5 Inserting the universal cassette clamp .................................................................................................. 36
5.6 Adjusting the clearance angle ................................................................................................................. 37
5.7 Clamping the specimen ............................................................................................................................. 38
5.8 Clamping the knife / disposable blade .................................................................................................... 38
5.9 Trimming the specimen ............................................................................................................................. 40
5.9.1 Trimming in manual operation ................................................................................................................. 40
5.9.2 Trimming in motorized operation ............................................................................................................. 40
5.10 Sectioning .................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.11 Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioning .............................................................................. 41
6. Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................................42
6.1 Assembly for fixture for specimen clamps ............................................................................................ 42
6.1.1 Rigid fixture for specimen clamps ........................................................................................................... 42
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