Leica Biosystems CM1100 - Manual (Page 32)

32 Instructions for use V1.3 RevB – 09/2012
The thermal block (8) facilitates the removal of the fro-
zen specimen from the specimen disc.
Keep the thermal block outside the cryocham-
ber at room temperature. Only place in the
cryochamber for specimen removal.
12.1 Mobile heat extractor
Specimen freezing on the quick-freeze shelf can be ac-
celerated by the additional use of a heat extractor.
12. Optional accessories
12.2 Thermal block
• Place the cap (9) on the required side, so that the
appropriate location hole for the specimen disc is
visible.
• Insert the shaft (6) of the specimen disc (5) in the
appropriate location hole (7) at the top or bottom of
the thermal block.
• After about 20 seconds, the frozen specimen can
be removed from the specimen disc with forceps.
• If the cap is too loose, readjust it with the small
screw (10).
Do not overtighten the screw.
• Once the specimen is removed, take the thermal
block out of the cold cryochamber.
• Store the heat extractor in the cryochamber.
• Place it on the specimen surface to accelerate
freezing.
• Remove it once the specimen is entirely frozen.
Fig. 32.1
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5
6
7
9
10
Fig. 32.2