Leica Biosystems CM3050 S - Manual (Page 55)

55 Leica CM3050S – Cryostat
7.5 Removing / reinstalling the micro-
tome
7.5.1 Removing the microtome
When removing the microtome make
sure to observe the following safety in-
structions:
• ‘Removing / reinstalling the micro-
tome’ (Chapter 2.3.11)
• ‘Defrosting / handling frozen tissue’
(Chapter 2.3.7)
• ‘Infectious / radioactive material’
(Chapter 2.3.9)
• ‘Disinfection and cleaning’
(Chapter 2.3.10)
• Prior to removing the microtome, carry out
preparation steps as per chapter 7.3 (switch
instrument off, remove accessories etc.)
7.5.2 Disassembling the specimen head
(instruments w/specimen cooling
only)
• Use Allen key size 5 to remove screw (2)
from the center of the specimen head (1).
• Do not twist the refrigerating tube (see
chapter 2.3.11 ‘Removing / reinstalling the
microtome’).
• Hold hook (4) (part of standard delivery) in
one of your hands and with your other hand
rest refrigerating tube (3) on hook.
• Insert hook (4) with refrigerating tube (3) into
the opening above mark ().
7. Disinfection, cleaning and maintenance