6 round specimen holder (optional), Operation – Leica Biosystems RM2125 RTS User Manual

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Instructions for Use, V2.1 – 10/2012

• To mount the required insert (62, 63, 64) turn

the clamping ring (66) counterclockwise and

remove it.

• Place the required insert into the tension

ring (66) and screw the tension ring onto the

thread (69) by turning it clockwise.

• Mount the specimen (70) and clamp it by

turning the clamping ring (66) clockwise.

• To orient the inserted specimen, insert the

pin (67) into the bore (68) and rotate it coun-

terclockwise to release the clamp. You can

now rotate the specimen so that the side

you want faces upwards.

• To lock it in the position you have chosen,

tighten the pin (67) by turning it clockwise.

5.9.6 Round specimen holder

(optional)

The holder for round specimens is designed to accommodate cylindrical specimens.

Inserts for specimens of 6, 15 and 25 mm diameter are available.

Fig. 25

5. Operation