Leica Biosystems SP1600 - Manual (Page 5)

5 SP1600 – Saw microtome
Leica SP1600 – Saw Microtome
2.3 Connection to the mains
The saw microtome is now ready for operation. It is
available for connection to a mains voltage of 230V 50Hz
or 120V 60 Hz.
2.2 Connection to the water supply
Attach the plastic cover (3.2).
Push the red pressure pipe (3.8) onto the valve (3.4)
and fix with the corresponding clip. The pressure pipe
has an internal diameter of approx. 1 cm. With the ap-
propriate adapter it can be affixed to any water tap.
Attach the drainage pipe (3.5) to the instrument as
shown in the diagram and guide the other end to a
water basin. The end of the pipe leading into the basin
must be at least 30 cm lower than the end connected
to the microtome.
Fig. 3
1 Nozzle
2 Plastic cover
3 Motorized ventilation
4 Valve for regulation of water flow
5 Drainage pipe
6 Model plate
7 Mains cable
8 Pressure pipe leading to water supply