Leica RM2245 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevC - 06/2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Important Information ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings ................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Qualification of personnel ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Intended use of instrument ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Instrument type ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Safety ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Safety notes .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Integrated safety devices ........................................................................................................................... 9
3. Instrument Components and Specifications ..................................................................................... 11
3.1 Overview — instrument components ..................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Instrument specifications ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................ 13
4. Instrument Setup .................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Standard delivery ....................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Installation site requirements .................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 Unpacking and installation ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.4 Assembling the handwheel ...................................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Electrical connections ............................................................................................................................... 18
4.6 Switching on the instrument .................................................................................................................... 20
5. Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.1 Operating elements and their functions ................................................................................................. 21
5.1.1 Instrument control panel ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.1.2 Control panel ............................................................................................................................................... 22
5.1.3 Display and control elements ................................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Inserting the knife holder .......................................................................................................................... 30
5.3 Inserting the universal cassette clamp .................................................................................................. 31
5.4 Adjusting the clearance angle ................................................................................................................. 32
5.5 Clamping the specimen ............................................................................................................................. 33
5.6 Clamping the knife / disposable blade .................................................................................................... 33
5.7 Cutting into the specimen (trimming) ...................................................................................................... 35
5.8 Sectioning .................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.9 Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioning .............................................................................. 36
5.10 Finishing the daily routine ......................................................................................................................... 36
6. Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 37
6.1 Assembly for fixture for specimen clamps ............................................................................................ 37
6.1.1 Rigid fixture for specimen clamps ........................................................................................................... 37
6.1.2 Directional fixture for specimen clamps ................................................................................................ 37
6.1.3 Fine-directional fixture for specimen clamps ........................................................................................ 38
6.1.4 Quick clamping system ............................................................................................................................. 39