Operation – Leica Biosystems SM2500 User Manual
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Leica SM2500
Mounting the specimen clamp 44 x 58 mm with
the dovetail guide located in longitudinal direc-
tion
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Slide the clamp onto the dovetail guide so that
the three clamping screws (1) are located in
front (if necessary, relocate the three clamp-
ing screws - see below).
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With the Allen key, size 4, tighten the two Allen
screws (2) located on the left (2).
•
Insert the specimen block and tighten the
three clamping screws (1) with the Allen key,
size 4.
Relocating the clamping screws
•
Remove the two outer clamping screws (1)
completely.
•
Use the miniature Allen key (size 1.5 - deliv-
ered together with clamp) to open Allen screw
(3).
•
Remove pressure plate (4).
•
Unscrew center clamping screw (1).
•
Insert center clamping screw (1) into the bore
(5) from the outside inwards.
•
Insert pressure plate (4) and slide onto center
clamping screw.
•
Fasten Allen screw (3) just slightly.
•
Re-insert the outer screws (1).
Specimen clamp 44 x 58 mm mounted correctly onto the
dovetail guide installed in longitudinal direction
Specimen clamp 44 x 58 mm - with clamping screws
located correctly for installation on dovetail guide
located in
longitudinal direction
5.
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