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3.3.9 Safe storage of the packing material
The packing material for the Leica EM TIC 3X Triple Ion Beam Cutter system should
be retained for future use in case the instrument needs to be transported. Damage to
the system may occur if it is not transported in the original packaging. The packaging
material is designed for transportation of the instrument.
To transport the Leica EM TIC 3X, repack the system in reverse order (see 3.3.1
Unpacking); please evacuate chamber before transporting the instrument.
3.3.10 Electrical and gas connections
The electrical and gas connections must be set up on the back of the
Leica EM TIC 3X Triple Ion Beam Cutter system by qualified technicians.
Electrical and gas connections on the system:
Secure argon connecting line with size 12 open-end wrench. Use delivered argon
tube, or tubing without plasticizer only!
Screw in the air filter for the venting valve by hand (or connection for a nitrogen line).
Finger tighten sound suppressor on pump connection.
Electrical connection of the system:
Argon
connection
Connection for the air
filter of the venting valve
LN
2
pump for cooling
stage (optional)
Sound suppressor
(pump connection)
Fuse
Mains switch
Mains plug
