Leica Biosystems RM2255 - Manual (Page 52)

50 Instructions for Use, V 1.8 RevC – 07/2013
Assembly of the super mega-cassette clamp
The super mega cassette clamp should preferably be used with the rigid fixture for specimen
clamps.
To do so, proceed as follows:
6.2.6 Super mega-cassette clamp
1
2
3 4
5
If the directional fixture for specimen clamps is used with the rig-
id knife holder base, the orientation must be in position "0" and the
cover for backlighting illumination must be detached. (Danger of
collision if not observed!)
NEVER use the super mega-cassette clamp with backlighting illumi-
nation!
Remove the rubber ring (5) only after having attached the cassette clamp on the object
head!
• Screw the rigid fixture for specimen clamps (4) onto the specimen head (3):
Remove the screw (1), place the specimen holder fixture (4) onto the specimen head (3) from
the front and tighten the screws (2) with an Allen key size 3.
Next, insert the screw (1) from the side and briefly tighten it with an Allen key size 4.
• Insert the super mega-cassette clamp from the side on the left into the dovetail guide of the
rigid fixture for specimen clamps and tighten screw (1).
Fig. 39
6. Optional Accessories