Universal Cassette Clamp - Leica HistoCore AUTOCUT Instructions For Use Manual

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6.2.4 Universal cassette clamp

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
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Optional Accessories
Clamping of flat, angular specimens
To clamp angular specimens, replace the long
setscrew (→ "Fig. 75-4")
(→ "Fig. 75-5") provided with the foil clamp.
• Unscrew the long setscrew
the left with an Allen key No. 4
• Screw the short setscrew
hole.
• Place the sample (→ "Fig. 75-1")
movable jaw (→ "Fig. 75-3")
(→ "Fig. 75-2").
• To clamp the sample, screw the movable jaw
(→ "Fig. 75-3") by turning the setscrew
75-5") against the fixed jaw
• Insert the foil clamp in the standard specimen
clamp as shown.
• Turn the knurled screw
clockwise to clamp the foil clamp in the
standard specimen clamp.
with the short setscrew
(→ "Fig. 75-4") to
(→ "Fig. 75-2").
(→ "Fig. 75-5") in the
between the
and the fixed jaw
(→ "Fig.
(→ "Fig. 75-2").
(→ "Fig. 75-6")
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