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2 vee insert, Optional accessories – Leica Biosystems RM2245 User Manual

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Leica RM2245

6. Optional Accessories

6.2.2 Vee insert

The vee insert (70) is mounted in the hole provided

in the lower movable jaw of the standard speci-

men clamp.

This makes it possible to clamp round specimens

in the standard specimen clamp.

• Turn the knurled screw (66) counterclockwise

to move the movable jaw (68) downward.

• Insert the pin (70.1) of the vee insert (70) in the

hole (69) of the lower jaw (68).

• Mount the specimen as required.
• Turn the knurled screw (66) clockwise to move

the movable jaw with the vee insert upward

against the fixed jaw to securely clamp the

sample.

70

66

69

70.1

68

Fig. 33