Leica Biosystems RM2245 - Manual (Page 59)

57 Leica RM2245
2. Attach vertical column
• Insert the cheese head screw (b) into the hole
of the baseplate from below. Place the lock
washer (c) on the cap screw from above.
• Thread the silver vertical column (2) onto the
baseplate from above and tighten with the
Allen key size 8.
A
3. Attach horizontal arm
• Slide the support ring (e) onto the vertical
column and position it so that the lock nut (f)
is facing to the back. Tighten the lock nut.
• Slide the cross-member (d) onto the column.
Ensure that the lock screw (g) is facing to the
right of the baseplate. The horizontal arm must
be centered over the microscope.
• Slide the horizontal arm (3), flat side facing the
lock screw (g), into the cross-member (d) and
tighten.
6. Optional Accessories
Fig. 62
Fig. 61
Fig. 60
b
c
2
e
d 2
g
f
h
The lock washer must be positioned
between the baseplate and vertical col-
umn to prevent unintentional turning of
the column.
Extreme danger of tipping! After install-
ing the vertical column, immediately
place the microtome onto the baseplate
so that the front feet of the microtome
are positioned in the shallow recess-
es (A).
For more information on connecting
and using the microscope, magnifying
lens or cold-light source, please see the
appropriate Instructions for Use.