Standard Specimen Clamp - Leica HistoCore AUTOCUT Instructions For Use Manual

6.2.1 Standard specimen clamp

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Warning
Insufficient frame conditions for sectioning.
Specimen damage or poor sectioning results, for example, sections alternating in thickness,
compressed, folded or stripped sections.
• Do not continue sectioning if you recognize insufficient sections results.
• Make sure that all prerequisites for appropriate sectioning are met. Refer to the troubleshooting
section of these Instructions for Use for further details.
• If you do not have sufficient knowledge in regards of troubleshooting insufficient sectioning
results consult persons who do have that knowledge, for example, application experts of Leica
Biosystems.
HistoCore AUTOCUT
Optional Accessories
The standard specimen clamp is available in
two sizes: 40 x 40 mm and 50 x 55 mm. They are
designed for direct clamping of rectangular
blocks. In addition, they accommodate the foil
clamp and V-insert.
• Turn the knurled screw
counterclockwise to move the movable jaw
(→ "Fig. 72-3") downward.
• Mount the specimen (→ "Fig. 72-2")
• Turn the knurled screw
clockwise to move the movable jaw upward
against the fixed jaw to securely clamp the
sample.
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(→ "Fig. 72-1")
as required.
(→ "Fig. 72-1")
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