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Instruction manual V 1.4 – 02/2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Important notes .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings .......................................................................................... 6
1.2 Qualification of personnel ................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Intended use of instrument ............................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Instrument type ................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Safety notes ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Warnings .............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Integrated safety devices ................................................................................................................ 10
3. Instrument components and specifications ................................................................................... 12
3.1 Overview – instrument components .............................................................................................. 12
3.2 Instrument specifications ................................................................................................................ 13
3.3 Technical data ................................................................................................................................... 14
4. Startup ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Standard delivery .............................................................................................................................. 16
4.2 Installation site requirements ......................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Assembling the handwheel ............................................................................................................. 18
4.4. Electrical connections ..................................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Switching on the instrument ........................................................................................................... 20
5. Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 Operating elements and their functions ........................................................................................ 21
5.1.1 Instrument control panel ................................................................................................................. 21
5.1.2 Control panel...................................................................................................................................... 22
5.1.3 Display and control elements ......................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Inserting the knife holder ................................................................................................................. 30
5.3 Inserting the universal cassette clamp ......................................................................................... 31
5.4 Adjusting the clearance angle ........................................................................................................ 32
5.5 Clamping the specimen .................................................................................................................... 33
5.6 Clamping the knife / disposable blade ........................................................................................... 33
5.7 Cutting into the specimen (trimming) ............................................................................................. 34
5.8 Sectioning .......................................................................................................................................... 34
5.9 Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioning ..................................................................... 35
5.10 Finishing daily routine ...................................................................................................................... 35
6. Optional accessories ............................................................................................................................. 36
6.1 Assembly for fixture for specimen clamps ................................................................................... 36
6.1.1 Rigid fixture for specimen clamps .................................................................................................. 36
6.1.2 Directional fixture for specimen clamps ....................................................................................... 36