Leica Biosystems CM1850 UV - Manual (Page 17)

17 Leica CM1850 – Cryostat
5.1 Connection to mains power
During the start-up of the compressor the nominal voltage must not
drop below the values specified in the ‘Technical data‘.
Please note that the compressor requires a start-up current be-
tween 45 and 50 A.
Therefore, the electric circuit at the installation site must be in-
spected by an electrical engineer to ensure that it meets the re-
quirements for a smooth operation of the instrument.
A constant adequate power supply to the instrument must be en-
sured at all times.
Failure to comply with the above will cause severe damage to the
instrument.
• The electric circuit at the place of installation must be protected sepa-
rately.
• Do not connect any other consumers to this electric circuit.
5.2 Prior to operation
• Before connecting the instrument to the mains power, please check if
the local mains voltage complies with the power rating indicated on the
name plate of the instrument.
• Place the storage shelves in the cryochamber.
• Place the section waste tray and brush shelf in the cryochamber.
• Place the knife holder base on the microtome base plate.
• Insert the knife holder and clamp it on the base plate For details, please
refer to the separate instruction manual for your knife holder).
• Open the knife box with the knife and place it in the cryochamber for
precooling.
• Place all tools needed for specimen preparation in the cryochamber.
• Close the sliding window.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains power outlet at the wall.
5. Setup