Setup, 1 overview - instrument parts / functions, Overview - instrument parts / functions – Leica Biosystems SM2500 User Manual
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Instruction manual V 1.3 – 10/2007
4.
Setup
4.1
Overview - instrument parts / functions
Fig. 3a
1.3
1.1
1.2
1
2.1
2.2
2
1.4
1. Leica SM2500 - Microtome
1.1 Knife holder system (not part of standard delivery)
1.2 Specimen holder system (not part of standard delivery)
1.3 Carrying handle, rear (extendible - not visible in Fig. 3a)
1.4 Carrying handle, front (extendible)
2. Leica SM2500 - control unit
2.1 Control unit
2.2 Emergency stop button
3. Foot switch (not visible in Fig. 3a -
see chapter 5.4.1 for details)
4.2
Site requirements
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Bench top surface for microtome and control unit sized approx. 1,000 x 950 mm
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Stable laboratory bench (total weight of microtome and control unit approx. 100 kg), exactly hori-
zontal or horizontally adjustable.
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At least 15 cm space on all sides of both instruments to ensure that air can circulate freely around
the instruments.
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Virtually vibration-free floor.
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Stable ambient temperature between +18 °C and +35 °C.
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Relative air humidity of maximum 60 %, non-condensing.
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Do not place near sources of vibration, avoid exposure to direct sunlight and marked temperature
fluctuations.