Leica Biosystems CM1850 UV - Manual (Page 45)

45 Leica CM1850 UV – Cryostat
Ensure that the microtome is completely dry before reinstallation.
Humidity inside will condense and freeze and thus cause malfunctions or damage to the feed
system of the microtome.
• Use your right hand to bring the handwheel handle in the lowest position
and keep the handle in place. The specimen head remains in the lower
position.
• Push the microtome to the right with your left hand, and, if necessary,
turn the handwheel back and forth to ensure proper alignment of the
parts until the plastic coupling (5) engages to the shaft (6).
• Tighten the screws (3).
• Reconnect the coarse feed motor plug (1) and the temperature sensor
(2).
• Replace the storage shelves, heat extractor, brush shelf and knife holder
in the cryochamber.
• Replace the sliding window.
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9. Cleaning, disinfection, maintenance
Ensure that all components removed
from the cold environment are com-
pletely dry before placing them back
into the cryochamber.
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