Maintenance; General Maintenance Instructions - Leica CM1860 Instructions For Use Manual

9. Cleaning, Disinfection, Maintenance
9.3

Maintenance

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9.3.1 General maintenance instructions

The microtome is virtually maintenance-free. To
ensure a smooth operation of the instrument over
several years we recommend the following:
• At least once a year, have the instrument
inspected by a qualified service engineer
authorized by Leica.
• Enter into a service contract at the end of
the warranty period. For further information,
please contact your local Leica service center.
• Clean the instrument every day.
Weekly:
Before the following parts can be
oiled, all section waste and deposits
must be carefully removed.
• Oil the plastic coupling (6,
drop of cryostat oil (Type 407);
• Lubricate the specimen cylinder (1):
Push the appropriate coarse feed button to
move the specimen cylinder out to the front
stop position, apply a drop of cryostat oil and
move the specimen cylinder back to the home
position by pressing the appropriate coarse
feed button.
Occasionally, or when required:
• Apply a drop of cryostat oil (Type 407) to the
clamping piece (T-piece) (2,
crotome base plate and the clamping lever (3);
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