OTF 5000/HS/LS-001/2/3/4 Iss 4 June 2012
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1.2
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1.2.1 FITTING THE HANDWHEEL
Push the handwheel over the shaft on the right side of the cabinet. Ensure the pin on the shaft
engages the slot in the centre of the handwheel. Press firmly home, then fit and tighten the
centre screw. Using the special tool provided, 212-053. Older models need a large, flat bladed
screwdriver.
1.2.2 DRAIN TUBE AND PLUG
A small drain plug is fitted to the bottom left corner of the chamber, and a drain tube takes
defrost water out the left side of the cabinet.
Pour approximately 100ml of water down the drain hole and place the tapered plug into position.
The purpose of the water is to act as a vapour lock to prevent the ingress of moist laboratory air.
The drain plug should be left in position except when cleaning is carried out.
1.2.3 INSTALLATION OF TRAYS AND SHELVES
– FIG 2
A pair of stainless steel trays is packed separately and each marked left and right. Install the
right tray first, placing it horizontally on the right hand side of the chamber below the drive shaft
projecting from the cabinet wall. Ensure that the rearmost part of the tray firmly locates on the
rear wall of the cabinet. After fitting the microtome, (see section 1.2.5), install the left tray in a
similar way.
(Alternatively, for cryostats with the /QF option, install the left tray behind the quick freezer,
locating on the two studs provided. Fit the small shelf to the front of the /QF).
Next, fit the long narrow shelf to the upper right hand wall of the chamber, locating onto the two
studs provided. The trays and shelves are loose fitting and are readily removed for cleaning etc.
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