Optional Accessories; Assembly For Fixture For Specimen Clamps; Rigid Fixture For Specimen Clamps; Directional Fixture For Specimen Clamps - Leica RM2245 Instruction Manual

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Optional accessories

6.1 Assembly for fixture for specimen clamps

Depending upon the purchase order, the basic instrument is delivered with the directional or
rigid fixture for specimen clamps which must be assembled first. All specimen clamps
available as accessories can be used in both fixtures for specimen clamps. Before assembling
the fixture for specimen clamps, activate the mechanical handwheel lock!
2
4
1
5 5a 5b
7 + 8
2
1
Fig. 29
• Finally, place the dovetail holder (2) and fasten
by screwing in the 4 screws (1) using an Allen
key size 3.
38
3
5
Fig. 28
6 3
7 + 8 9b 9b 10 4
9a 9a

6.1.1 Rigid fixture for specimen clamps

• Screw the rigid fixture for specimen clamps
(4) onto the specimen head (3):
Remove the screw (1), place the fixture for
specimen clamps (4) onto the specimen head
(3) from the front and tighten the screws (2)
with an Allen key size 3.
Next, insert the screw (1) from the side and
briefly tighten it with an Allen key size 4.
Remove the rubber ring only after
attaching the specimen head!

6.1.2 Directional fixture for specimen clamps

• Loosen the eccentric bolt (6) by turning it
counterclockwise.
• Completely unscrew the thrust piece (5) with a
flat-tip screwdriver and pull it out with spring
(5a) and pin (5b).
• Completely unscrew the setscrews (3) and (4).
• Attach the directional fixture for specimen
clamps as shown.
• Insert the screws (7+8) in the bore (2 screws (8)
are accessible through the bore (9a) and even-
ly screw them in using an Allen key size 3.
• Insert the spring (5a) and pin (5b) with the flat-
ter side into the thrust piece (5). Completely
screw in the thrust piece with a flat-tip screw-
driver.
• Completely screw in the setscrews (3+4).
Instruction manual V 1.6 – 10/2009