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Legal information regarding product liability and safe handling.
Safety precautions related to electrical components and connections.
Critical safety warnings for handling sharp microtome knives and blades.
Safety guidelines for operating the microtome safely.
Information on accessory fluids and their safe laboratory use.
How to submit suggestions for improving product safety.
Procedures and requirements for returning instruments for decontamination.
General warning before starting operating instructions; use by competent persons.
Instructions for inspecting the instrument upon receipt and unpacking.
Step-by-step guide to correctly install the microtome handwheel.
Instructions for installing the drain tube and plug for water removal.
Guide on how to install internal trays and shelves within the chamber.
How to place the frost elimination cover on the quick freezer plate.
Detailed instructions for safely installing and removing the microtome unit.
Instructions for unpacking and storing the insulated night plug.
Information on installing the thin section conversion kit.
Instructions for using the UV light decontamination unit.
How to access the cryostat chamber using the glove port.
Instructions for connecting and using the foot switch.
Guidelines for correctly positioning the cryostat for optimal ventilation and operation.
Recommended settling time for the cryostat before initial power-on.
Specifies power supply requirements and wiring connections for safe operation.
Crucial safety points regarding earthing and electrical connections.
Overview of the OTF5000 cryostat and its features.
Steps for powering on the instrument after settling and initial setup.
Controls the main power supply to the cryostat.
Activates the internal fluorescent lamp for illumination.
Initiates or works in conjunction with the defrost cycle.
Sets the timing for automatic evaporator defrost cycles.
Setting and monitoring the internal chamber temperature for optimal sectioning.
Controls and displays specimen temperature for advanced applications.
Information on the quick freezer plate for pre-cooling or freezing.
Details on the optional rapid specimen freezing unit.
Information on the dual refrigeration system for enhanced cooling.
Operation of the motorised system for specimen advance and rewind.
Manual operation of the microtome using the handwheel.
Operation of the motor drive for enhanced control and speed.
Features and operation of the electronic section counting system.
Operation of the foot switch for hands-free control.
Information on the UV light unit for chamber decontamination.
How to access the cryostat chamber using the glove port.
Safety feature; instructions for use and adjustment of knife guards.
How to install, clean, and adjust the knife holder for optimum performance.
Steps to fit the thin section conversion kit for finer sectioning.
Detailed guide on setting up the anti-roll plate for better section quality.
Safety instructions for fixed and wire blade guards.
How to install, adjust, and remove feather blades.
Setting up the anti-roll plate for optimal section collection.
How to perform large movements for specimen trimming.
Setting the desired section thickness and resetting the control.
Mechanism for specimen advance and rewind, including feed indicator.
Operation of the left-hand side advance/rewind control.
How to fit and orient specimens using the vice and holders.
Methods for freezing tissues, including LN2, CO2, and freezer plates.
Using liquid nitrogen as a freezing agent for tissues.
Freezing tissues using carbon dioxide gas.
Freezing tissues using solid carbon dioxide (dry ice).
Information on the standard and optional quick freezer plates.
Description of the Clini-RF freezer as an alternative.
Step-by-step guide to preparing and fitting specimens for sectioning.
How to trim the specimen block to prepare it for sectioning.
Procedures for cutting sections and collecting them onto slides.
Tips and advice for improving sectioning quality and technique.
A checklist of common factors to examine when troubleshooting sectioning issues.
Detailed solutions for common sectioning problems like thickness and crumbling.
Troubleshooting steps for sections curling over the anti-roll plate.
Troubleshooting steps for sections curling under the anti-roll plate.
Troubleshooting steps for sections sticking to the anti-roll plate.
Troubleshooting steps for sections curling after the anti-roll plate is lifted.
Troubleshooting steps for sections not flattening or passing correctly.
Recommended cutting temperatures for fresh and unfixed tissue types.
Recommended cutting temperatures for fixed tissues.
How the automatic defrost cycle functions to clear evaporator frost.
Procedure for performing a complete defrost for cleaning or maintenance.
Essential safety and handling guidelines for microtome knives.
Contact information and procedures for service within the UK.
Contact information and procedures for service outside the UK.
Step-by-step guide to replacing blown fuses.
Instructions for replacing the internal light tube.
Description of various object holders available for the microtome.
Overview of quick-release object holder systems.
Details on orientating specimen holders for precise positioning.
Reference to appendix for 5040 model parts.
List of spare electronic parts for the 5040 model.
General introduction to the OTF5000 cryostat.
Highlights key features and benefits of the OTF5000.
Details the different available configurations of the OTF5000 cryostats.
Detailed technical specifications for the Basic model.
Detailed technical specifications for the LS model.
Detailed technical specifications for the HS model.
General| Maximum Temperature | 1200°C |
|---|---|
| Tube Diameter | 50mm |
| Power Supply | 220V, 50/60Hz |
| Temperature Control | PID Controller |
| Thermocouple Type | K-type |
| Type | Tube Furnace |
| Heating Rate | 20°C/min |
| Cooling Rate | 10°C/min |
| Atmosphere | Air |
