Removing / Reinstalling The Microtome; Removing The Microtome; Disassembling The Specimen Head - Leica CM3050 S Instruction Manual

7. Disinfection, cleaning and maintenance

7.5 Removing / reinstalling the microtome

7.5.1 Removing the microtome

When removing the microtome
make sure to observe the following
safety instructions:
• 'Removing / reinstalling
the microtome'
(Chapter 2.3.11)
• 'Defrosting / handling frozen
tissue'
(Chapter 2.3.7)
• 'Infectious / radioactive material'
(Chapter 2.3.9)
• 'Disinfection and cleaning'
(Chapter 2.3.10)
•
Prior to removing the microtome, carry out
preparation steps as per chapter 7.3 (switch
instrument off, remove accessories etc.)
Leica CM 3050 S – Cryostat

7.5.2 Disassembling the specimen head

(instruments w/specimen cooling only)
• Use Allen key size 5 to remove screw (2)
from the center of the specimen head (1).
• Do not twist the refrigerating tube (see
chapter 2.3.11 'Removing / reinstalling the
microtome').
• Hold hook (4) (part of standard delivery) in
one of your hands and with your other hand
rest refrigerating tube (3) on hook.
• Insert hook (4) with refrigerating tube (3) into
the opening above mark (▼).
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