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Leica RM2245
• Tomounttherequiredinsert(89.1-3) turn the
clamping ring (90) counterclockwise and re-
move it.
• Placetherequiredinsertintothetensionring
(90) and screw the tension ring onto the thread
(91) by turning it clockwise.
• Mountthespecimen(67) and clamp it by turn-
ing the clamping ring (90) clockwise.
• Toorienttheinsertedspecimen,insertthepin
(92) into the bore (93) and rotate it counter-
clockwisetoreleasetheclamp.Youcannow
rotate the specimen so that the side you want
faces upwards.
• Tolockitin the positionyouhave chosen,
tighten the pin (92) by turning it clockwise.
6.2.6 Holder for round specimens
6. Optional Accessories
89.3
67
89.1
93
90
89.2
91
92
The holder for round specimens is designed to accommodate cylindrical specimens.
Inserts for specimens of 6, 15 and 25 mm diameter are available.
Fig. 38