Leica Biosystems VT1000 S - Manual (Page 25)

23 Leica VT1000 S - Vibrating-blade microtome
5.6 Routine daily maintenance and switching off the instrument - VT1000 S
After all daily procedures have been finished, perform the following:
• Switch off the main switch at the back of the instrument.
• Place the magnifier cover on the magnifier.
• Remove the knife holder.
• Take the blade out of the knife holder and dispose it properly and safely.
• Remove the specimen disc and lay it flat on the stage.
• Remove the specimen using a single-edge blade. Then, remove remains
of cyanoacrylate adhesive from the specimen disc.
• Remove and empty out the buffer tray. Dispose of the contents of the
buffer tray properly.
• Drain the cooling bath.
To do so, release the tube from its holder at the rear of the instrument
and dispose of the contents of the ice bath into a suitable vessel. Then
wipe off with a dry cloth.
5. Operation
Caution! The contents of the ice bath can become contaminated if buffer solution is
spilled over it.