Leica RM CoolClamp, Instructions For Use Manual

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13 RM CoolClamp
Operation
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Fig. 6
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There are two versions of the specimen holder fixture, one with and one without specimen orientation.
The two versions can be interchanged.
The specimen orientation allows for simple position correction of the specimen surface when the
specimen is clamped into place.
To do so, proceed as follows:
1. Move the specimen holder fixture (
→
"Fig. 6- 1 ") to the upper end position by turning the
handwheel ( → "Fig. 6- 2 ") and engage the handwheel lock.
2. To release the clamping system, turn the screw ( → "Fig. 6- 3 ") counterclockwise using a size 4
Allen key.
3. Push the guide ( → "Fig. 6- 5 ") of the RM CoolClamp ( → "Fig. 6- 4 ") from the left into the specimen
holder fixture ( → "Fig. 6- 1 ") as far as it will go.
4. To clamp the specimen clamp, turn the screw (
→
"Fig. 6- 3 ") clockwise as far as it will go.
5.4 Fine Adjustment of the Force Balance
Tip
Installing the RM CoolClamp necessitates performance of a force balance; for additional information,
refer to the Instructions for Use of the respective rotary microtomes.