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10.3 Removal of the microtome
For extensive cleaning and disinfection, or for
thorough drying of the microtome after a long
mains power failure, it may be necessary to
remove the microtome from the cryochamber.
Before removing the microtome, turn the in-
strument off with the mains switch and dis-
connect it from mains!
•
Remove the sliding window (see
11.3 Replacement
of the lamp
).
•
Take out the knife holder, waste tray, brush shelf,
storage shelves and cover of the quick-freeze shelf.
•
Disconnect the coarse feed motor plug
(2)
and the
temperature sensor
(1)
.
•
Upon removing the brush shelf, two screws
(4)
be-
come visible which should be loosened with a 5 mm
Allen key.
•
Pull the stopper at the bottom of the cryochamber
to drain any condensate, waste or cleaning liquid
that may have collected in the cryochamber.
•
Replace the stopper.
•
Dispose of the waste liquid according to the local
waste disposal regulations.
All components removed from the cold envi-
ronment will collect condensation. Therefore
all components should be dried thoroughly
before placing them back into the
cryochamber.
Do not use external heaters for drying the
cryochamber. This can cause severe damage
to the cooling system!
10.
Cleaning and disinfection
Fig. 26.1
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