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Operating Manual
pfm Rotary 3004 M
Please read this operating manual
carefully before using the instrument
for the first time and make certain
that you are familiar with the
method of operation as well as the
instrument's controls to ensure that
it is used correctly.
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- Page 1 Quality and Experience Operating Manual pfm Rotary 3004 M Please read this operating manual carefully before using the instrument for the first time and make certain that you are familiar with the method of operation as well as the instrument’s controls to ensure that it is used correctly.
- Page 2 All the information in this operating manual applies to the pfm Rotary 3004 M. Serial number: Please enter the serial number of your instrument here.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.4 Returning the microtome for repair or maintenance 5.5 Decontamination 5.5 Warranty 5.6 Declaration of Conformity Part 6 – Disposal of the pfm Rotary 3004 M when put out of use Part 7 – Accessories pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 4: Part 1 - Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Part 1 – Safety instructions Please read this operating manual carefully before working with the pfm Rotary 3004 M. Make certain that you are familiar with the instrument’s controls and method of operation. Always observe the following precautions during operation of the instrument. Failure to do so is contrary to the recognised technical regulations and the intended use of the instrument. - Page 5 Permissible temperature range at the place of use +10°C - +40°C 10°C 50°C Permissible temperature range for storage and transportation -10°C - +50°C -10°C Permissible humidity range for storage and transportation, and at the place of use 10% - 80% (non-condensing) pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23...
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Page 6: Intended Purpose
Safety instructions 1.2 Intended purpose The pfm Rotary 3004 M is a modern, manual rotary examination as part of the histopathology process. microtome designed to generate thin sections of human It may only be operated by appropriately trained staff. The... -
Page 7: Operating The Instrument
If possible, set up the object first before clamping the If unusual noises develop, please contact your responsible knife/blade holder into the knife holder. pfm service technician or contact pfm medical ag directly. ▸ During the sectioning, do not place your fingers between ▸... -
Page 8: Part 2 - Introduction
Introduction Part 2 – Introduction 2.1 Views of the pfm Rotary 3004 M Reset button Section counter display Coarse feed wheel Universal cassette clamp Trimming device Clamping lever for clearance angle adjustment Clamping lever for knife holder Section thickness adjustment... -
Page 9: Technical Data For The Pfm Rotary 3004 M
Introduction 2.2 Technical data for the pfm Rotary 3004 M ▸ Coarse feed: manually via coarse feed wheel ▸ Object orientation: x- and y-axes universal 12° Fine feed: manually via handwheel ▸ z-axis up to 360° Maximum sample size: ▸... -
Page 10: Part 3 - Operating Instructions
NOTE If possible, retain the original packaging for the entire lifetime of the instrument so that you can repackage the instrument correctly if it needs to be sent for servicing. pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 11: Assembling The Accessories
Some object clamps are optionally also available as a non-orientable version. For use on the instrument, the object clamp must be attached to the adapter fixed or adapter orientable. It is then fitted to the instrument as described. pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... - Page 12 Slide the knife holder base onto the base plate via the two guides and fix it above the knife holder mounting device. ▸ Clamp the knife holder mounting device using the knife holder clamping levers. ▸ After each change, check that the clamping levers are sufficiently clamped. pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23...
- Page 13 After each change, check that the clamping lever is sufficiently clamped. Section waste tray The section waste tray is pushed onto the microtome via two guides on the inside and then positioned so that it is felt to latch. pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23...
- Page 14 The height of the knife can be adjusted and it can be aligned parallel to the finger guard using the two knurled screws at the side. ▸ Clamp the knife using the two screws. ▸ After each change, check that the knife is sufficiently clamped. pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23...
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Page 15: Sectioning Movement
Operating instructions 3.3 Sectioning movement The sectioning movement of the pfm Rotary 3004 M is controlled manually by turning the handwheel. The rotary motion is clockwise. The section is made as the object moves downwards. The upwards motion of the object is achieved by turning the handwheel further. -
Page 16: Coarse Adjustment Of The Object
Caution! A red marker on the object mounting device also indicates that the front or rear end position of the horizontal stroke has been reached. 3.7 Fine adjustment of the object The fine adjustment is made automatically via the selected section thickness by turning the handwheel. Handwheel pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 17: Trimming Device/First Incision
The standard object clamp is used for paraffin or plastic blocks of square or rectangular shapes. WARNING Caution! The contact surfaces on the cheeks of the object clamps must be free of any residual paraffin. Otherwise proper clamping cannot be guaranteed. pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 18: Universal Cassette Clamp
It must be possible to fix the clamping lever at an angle of about 45° in both Adapter hole directions. Threaded brass bolt pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 19: Changing The Object Mounting Device
Caution! After completing the sectioning, the handwheel should always be locked using the handwheel lock. Take care that the slide of the handwheel lock is in the correct position to ensure that it is locked correctly. Handwheel Handwheel lock pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 20: Knife Holder
The knife holder base is used for mounting the disposable blade holder upper jaw and is fixed to the base plate of the microtome above the knife holder mounting device. The knife holder base can be released or clamped with the knife holder clamping levers (on the left and right). pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 21: Disposable Blade Holder Upper Jaw Low Profile (Narrow Blade)
Pressure plate Under normal circumstances, a clearance angle setting of Clearance angle adjustment clamping lever 10° is recommended for the pfm Rotary 3004 M. The upper Pressure plate clamping lever jaw of the disposable blade holder is optionally available Scale for the knife setting angle either as a low profile blade holder for narrow blades or as a high profile blade holder for wide blades. -
Page 22: Section Waste Tray
Noise when coarse feed wheel is Initial micrometer nut tension is not Adjust micrometer nut turned sufficient The clamping eccentric cannot be Clamping of the adapter is not correctly Adjust clamping of adapter (see 3.13) fully tightened adjusted pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 23: Part 4 - Working With The Microtome
Selection of the FEATHER® microtome blades other heat sources should be avoided, otherwise the paraffin will become soft and it will no longer be possible to section Information can be obtained directly from pfm medical ag. the sample. service@pfmmedical.com T +49 (0)2236 9641-220... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Longer trimming time required Section too thick Object holder is insufficiently clamped Check the clamping and clean Knife holder/pressure plate Check the clamping and clean is insufficiently clamped Block too warm Cool down the block pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 25: Part 5 - Maintenance, Cleaning And Care
Details can be obtained from your sales be carried out by a trained service technician authorised by representative or directly from pfm medical ag. pfmmedical. pfm medical ag provides maintenance to 5.2 Cleaning and care... -
Page 26: Returning The Microtome For Repair Or Maintenance
If this is not possible for any particular reason, the completed in advance and enclosed with the instrument. instrument can be sent to pfm medical ag. Before you send If it is found that the instrument poses a potential hazard,... -
Page 27: Warranty
The transport of the instrument to us and return transport during this period shall be at the customer‘s risk. 5.7 Declaration of Conformity The current Declaration of Conformity can be found on our website: http://www.pfmmedical.com/downloads pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... -
Page 28: Part 6 - Disposal Of The Pfm Rotary 3004 M When Put Out Of Use
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment). At pfm medical ag, we feel responsible for our products, from the initial concept through to their disposal, and we regard this as an opportunity for us to make our contribution to the conservation of resources. As the manufacturer, we assume responsibility for the disposal of the decommissioned equipment on your behalf. -
Page 29: Part 7 - Accessories
▸ ▸ Crossways and lengthways Crossways and lengthways clamping possible clamping possible ▸ ▸ Non-orientable version for Orientable version with direct adaptation adapter pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23... - Page 30 Removable pressure plate slide sideways (laterally) ▸ ▸ Easy to clean Three defined stop positions (left, middle, right) ▸ For use with low profile microtome blades ▸ Removable pressure plate ▸ Easy to clean pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23...
- Page 31 030052 and 030071 ▸ Fixed to the microtome base plate using the knife holder mounting device ▸ Removable ▸ Easy to clean Section waste tray REF 030050 ▸ Material: Anodised aluminium ▸ Easy to clean pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23...
- Page 32 Notes For your notes pfm Rotary 3004 M Rev. 2022-03-23...
- Page 33 Our Customer Solutions Team will be happy to advise you. service@pfmmedical.com +49 (0)2236 9641-220 +49 (0)2236 9641-51 pfm medical ag Certified according to Wankelstrasse 60 DIN EN ISO 13485 50996 Cologne Germany www.pfmmedical.com – For more information about pfm medical ag products IFU2003004/ Rev.2022-03-23...
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