Leica Biosystems RM2235 - Manual (Page 35)

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• Push the lever (60) forwards.
• Mount the cassette (65) horizontally or verti-
cally as required.
• To clamp the cassette, release the lever (60).
6.2.4 Universal cassette clamp
Fig. 29
60
65
Leica / Surgipath cassettes with minimum dimensions of 39.8 x 28 mm and maximum dimen-
sions of 40.9 x 28 mm may be clamped in the universal cassette clamp (UCC) horizontally as
well as vertically.
When using other – particularly thin-walled – cassettes, the cassette may become deformed
or other problems may arise with the clamping system. If the user tries clamping the cassette
and realizes that it is not securely clamped into place, an alternative tensioning clamp must be
used.
When using cassettes whose lid is molded on, make sure that the broken edge left by removing
the lid does not prevent the specimen from being securely clamped – if necessary, the speci-
men must be clamped horizontally.
Before clamping the cassette into the universal cassette clamp, remove excess wax on the out-
side of the cassette to ensure that the cassette clamps in securely.
Wax deposits on the outside of the cassette can make the universal cassette clamp dirty. The
dirt prevents the cassette from clamping in securely and can lead to sections being too thick
or thin, chattering within the section and, in the worst-case scenario, damage to the specimen.
Prior to sectioning, the user has to verify that the specimen is clamped securely and, if neces-
sary, remove wax deposits from the universal cassette clamp according to the specifications in
Chapter 8.1 "Cleaning and maintenance – Universal cassette clamp".
Prior to sectioning, laboratory person-
nel MUST check that the cassette is
seated securely in the universal cas-
sette clamp.
6. Optional Accessories