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33
34
Fig. 19
From time to time, lubricate axles (37) and (38), as
well as groove (39) with a drop of cryostat oil
(type 407).
Leica knife holder CE /CN
36
35
38
39
37
Fig. 20
Cleaning the knife holder CE
Daily cleaning procedure
1. Tilt the anti-roll system (33) to the left, hold at
lever (34) while doing so.
2. Loosen clamping lever (35) of pressure plate.
3. Now you can remove the pressure plate (36)
for cleaning (use alcohol or acetone).
For disinfection purposes, standard
commercial detergents and disinfec-
tants can be used – our recommenda-
tion is Leica Cryofect.
Cleaning the knife holder CN
Daily cleaning procedure
For daily cleaning, it is sufficient to remove sec-
tion waste from the knife holder with a dry brush.
Make sure to use a cold brush, otherwise the sec-
tions will thaw and stick to the knife holder.
Thorough cleaning
From time to time, all movable parts should be
removed for cleaning and subsequent lubrication
with cryostat oil, type 407.
Disinfection
Use e.g. Leica Cryofect.
Spray disinfectant generously and evenly on all
contaminated surfaces (or apply generously with
cloth moistened with disinfectant), allow to soak
for 15 minutes and wipe dry.
1.
Operation
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