Operating Procedures: Specimen Preparation and Handling
C O N F I D E N T I A L – FEI Limited Rights Data 5-5
FIGURE 5-4 Support tray mounting positions
4. Press the rocker switch on the unit to switch the unit ON.
5. Wait at least 3 hours and switch OFF the unit by pressing the rocker switch.
6. Carefully open the lid, remove the tray with the specimens and put it on the working desk.
7. Carefully hold the specimen with a pair of tweezers and mount it in the microscope chamber while hot.
8. Start the pumping cycle right after mounting a sample into the microscope chamber.
To make the baking process most efficient it is recommended to mount the sample in the microscope chamber
immediately after the baking cycle was stopped. Let it cool down to the room temperature inside.
Note
For high resolution observation, let its temperature stabilize for approximately 30 minutes.
Maintenance
The unit does not require any maintenance except of cleaning as necessary. When cleaning the unit use the
vacuum compatible cleaning agents (isopropyl, ethanol) and lint-free tissues. The support tray can be cleaned in
an ultrasonic bath.
Caution!
Do not clean the Baking unit in the ultrasonic bath!
Halogen bulb replacement
WARNING!
Bulb operates at extremely high temperatures that can cause serious physical injuries and property damage!
Never touch bulb when it is on, or soon after it has been turned off, as it is hot and may cause serious burns!
When replacing the halogen bulb always wear protective gloves and safety googles!
Caution!
Bulbs are very fragile, do not drop, crush, bend or shake them!
Vibration or impact will cause filament breakage and short bulb life.
Do not touch bulb surface with your bare hands! Use clean gloves or lint-free cloth for installation and removal.
Oils from skin can lead to breakage or shorten the life of the bulb.
Do not use other type of the bulb than specified as it can cause overheating of the baking unit or inefficiency of sample
baking procedure.
1. Press the rocker switch on the unit to switch the unit OFF. Wait until the bulb is cooled down completely.
2. Remove the bulb from the baking unit.
3. Insert the new bulb into the baking unit.
You can use spare bulb delivered together with the unit. Always use only bulb with the following specification:
Type: Low voltage halogen bulb, G4, 12V, 20W
Supplier: OSRAM
Product ID: 64428
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