Summary of Contents for BRIGHT 8000 Base
- Page 1 Operating, Maintenance and Spare Parts Manual for the Bright 8000 Base Sledge Microtome Serial Number: ………. Issue 3 April 2011...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS ..................... 2 SAFETY INFORMATION ................4 CONSUMER PROTECTION ..................... 4 MECHANICAL ....................4 MICROTOME KNIVES/BLADES ....................4 OPERATION ....................4 ACCESSORIES ....................4 PRODUCT SAFETY SUGGESTIONS ............. 5 DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATES ............5 IMPORTANT ..........................5 WARRANTY ....................6 INTRODUCTION .................. - Page 3 MAINTENANCE ................... 11 Cleaning ..........................11 Lubrication ..........................11 Decontamination ........................11 Removing the Sledge ......................11 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ............. 12 Name: Microtome Lubricating Oil ....................12 SPECIFICATIONS ................13 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES ..........14 Issue 3 April 2011...
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Page 4: Safety Information
EC Directive to all member states and has been in force with effect from 1 March 1988. The Bright Instrument Company Limited, ever mindful of the need to ensure that their products are not subject to misuse and/or incorrect handling, have made it their aim to communicate any possible dangers to their customers. -
Page 5: Product Safety Suggestions
DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATES IMPORTANT If the instrument or any part of it is to be returned to Bright Instrument Company Limited, a decontamination certificate must accompany it, and please note the following: 1. If the instrument or any part of it has been exposed to or been in contact with potential pathogenic or radioactive material, it is essential that it be decontaminated. -
Page 6: Warranty
WARRANTY The Warranty relating to the instrument is outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Sale paragraph 6. The Seller ‘s products are carefully inspected and submitted to its standard tests. The Seller warrants all its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal conditions of use and service provided always: that if any of the goods so manufactured is alleged to be defective in workmanship and material and is returned carriage paid, and protected against damage in transit to... -
Page 7: Introduction
All packing must be carefully removed and parts checked against the enclosed packing list. If any damage or discrepancy is noted, please inform our agent/distributor, or bright Instrument Company Limited direct, immediately. At least two people are required during the unpacking. -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS On receipt of your new Bright instrument, please refer to section 1.1 (Receipt and Unpacking) and section 1.2 (Assembly and Installation). As part of its policy of continual improvement, Bright Instrument Company Limited, reserves the right to incorporate changes, or make additions to, without prior notice. There may, therefore, be minor details differences between the information in this manual and your instrument. -
Page 9: Operation
OPERATION The microtome should be installed on a sturdy bench at a height convenient for the operator. It may be used with its long axis parallel to the bench, at right angles or obliquely. There are many variations of the preparation procedure according to the type of specimen to be sectioned, the size of the specimen and how the specimen is prepared. -
Page 10: Section Cutting And Collection
Section Cutting and Collection Select the desired section thickness. Operate the sledge back and forth a few times to remove any surface roughness on the specimen block caused by trimming. Cut sections using slow. Steady forward movements of the sledge. Wax-embedded specimens should form a ribbon of sections on the knife. -
Page 11: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE The only routine maintenance required is regular cleaning and lubrication. Cleaning Wipe off sectioning debris etc with a paper towel. Alcohols (industrial methylated spirits, ethanol or methanol) may be used. Xylene may be used sparingly to remove built-up wax, but ensure surplus Xylene is wiped off. -
Page 12: Material Safety Data Sheet
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Name: Microtome Lubricating Oil Part Number: 57425 Product Information Bright Instrument Company Limited Address: St Margaret’s Way, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 6EU, England Telephone: 01480 454 528 / 451 499 / 451 980 Emergency: 999 Fax: 01480 456 031 Email: sales@brightinstruments.com... -
Page 13: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ± 8º horizontal and vertical [optional] Specimen Orientation ● Cutting Stoke ● 270mm Maximum specimen size: ● Maximum specimen size 250x110mm Section thickness range ● 0-040µm in 1µm increments Total feed range ● ±8º horizontal and vertical (optional) Specimen holder ●... -
Page 14: Accessories And Consumables
ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES Parts and accessories can be obtained from your local Bright representative, or from Bright Instrument company Limited. When ordering parts, please provide the following details: model type and serial number of your instrument full description, part number, and quantity of part(s) required...
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