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Leica RM2245
6.1 Assembly for fixture for specimen clamps
6.1.1 Rigid fixture for specimen clamps
• Screw the rigid fixture for specimen clamps (4)
onto the specimen head (3):
Remove the screw (1), place the specimen holder
fixture (4) onto the specimen head (3) from the
front and tighten the screws (2) with an Allen key
size 3.
Next, insert the screw (1) from the side and briefly
tighten it with an Allen key size 4.
Fig. 28
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4
5
3
6.1.2 Directional fixture for specimen
clamps
• Loosentheeccentricbolt(6) by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
• Completelyunscrewthethrustpiece(5) with a
flat-tip screwdriver and pull it out with spring
(5a) and pin (5b).
• Completelyunscrewthesetscrews(3) and (4).
• Attachthe directionalfixture forspecimen
clamps as shown.
• Insertthescrews(7+8) in the bore (2 screws (8)
are accessible through the bore (9a) and evenly
screw them in using an Allen key No. 3.
• Insertthespring(5a) and pin (5b) with the flatter
side into the thrust piece (5). Completely screw
in the thrust piece with a flat-tip screwdriver.
• Completelyscrewinthesetscrews(3+4).
Fig. 29
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4
7 + 8
7 + 8
9b 9b
9a 9a
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• Finally,placethedovetailholder(2) and fasten
by screwing in the 4 screws (1) using an Allen
key size 3.
6. Optional Accessories
Depending upon the purchase order, the basic instrument is delivered with the directional or
rigid fixture for specimen clamps which must be assembled first. All specimen clamps avail-
able as accessories can be used in both fixtures for specimen clamps.
Before assembling the fixture for specimen clamps, activate the mechanical handwheel lock!
Remove the rubber ring only after
attaching the specimen head!