Leica Biosystems CM1950 - Manual (Page 29)

29 Leica CM1950 – Cryostat
6. Installation
6.5.5 Installing the heat extractor, stationary (optional)
6.5.6 Installing the knife/blade holder and adjusting the clearance angle
The holder (1, Fig. 24 ) of the heat extractor is
screwed to the left housing wall using the size 4
Allen key provided (it is better to begin with the
bottom screw). Then, rotate the holder upwards
(see arrow) and insert and tighten the top screw.
1
1
2
3
5
• Set the knife or blade holder (1, Fig. 25 ) on the
base (2), adjust the clearance angle (on the left
of the knife/blade holder) to approx. 2° - 5° and
secure it in the bore (3) on the base (2) using
the size 4 Allen key.
Now attach the cover for the quick
freeze shelf to protect the shelf from
frost.
For temperature reasons, install the
knife/blade holder on an appropriate
base.
Fig. 24
Fig. 25