Leica RM2245 Instruction Manual page 58

6. Optional accessories
b
c
2
Fig. 63
f
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Fig. 62
2
d
h
e
Fig. 64
2. Attach vertical column
• Insert the cap screw (b) into the hole of the
baseplate from below. Place the lock washer
(c) on the cap screw from above.
• Thread the silver vertical column (2) onto the
baseplate from above and tighten with the Al-
len key size 8.
The lock washer must be positioned be-
tween the baseplate and vertical column
to prevent unintentional turning of the
column.
Extreme danger of tipping! After install-
ing the vertical column, immediately
place the microtome onto the baseplate
so that the front feet of the microtome are
positioned in the shallow recesses (A).
A
3. Attach horizontal arm
• Slide the support ring (e) onto the vertical col-
umn and position it so that the lock nut (f) is
facing to the back. Tighten the lock nut.
• Slide the cross-member (d) onto the column.
g
Ensure that the lock screw (g) is facing to the
right of the baseplate. The horizontal arm must
be centered over the microscope.
• Slide the horizontal arm (3), flat side facing the
lock screw (g), into the cross-member (d) and
tighten.
For more information on connecting and
using the microscope, magnifying lens
or cold-light source, please see the ap-
propriate manual.
Instruction manual V 1.6 – 10/2009