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RM CoolClamp

 

Cleaning and Maintenance

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6. 

Cleaning and Maintenance

6.1 

Cleaning

•  Before beginning to clean the RM CoolClamp, make sure that the power pack has been unplugged 

and all surfaces have cooled down to below +50 °C (+122 °F).

•  Clean the RM CoolClamp using paraffin remover only. Xylene and other solvents are not permitted. 

Wait to reactivate it until all the liquid has evaporated.

•  Make sure that no liquid ingresses into the instrument (ventilation slots). Use only enough liquid as is 

absolutely necessary. The assembly group is not suited for cleaning by dipping into liquid.

•  To guarantee that the RM CoolClamp functions flawlessly, make sure that the fan rotates and is not 

blocked. In addition, make sure that the ventilation openings are free before and during use. refer to 

(

 P. 9 – 4.2.1 Ventilation openings)

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•  No cleaning in the incubator is permitted.
•  The RM CoolClamp must not be disassembled for cleaning.

6.2 

Maintenance

RM CoolClamp is maintenance free.

6.2.1  Malfunctions

•  Report any malfunctions that occur to the person responsible for the instrument immediately.
•  Make sure that the unit has been secured against misuse and abuse.
•  Any safety-related parts that have been removed must be reattached and checked prior to instrument 

setup.

6.2.2  Servicing the RM CoolClamp

The unit is not intended to be serviced. Servicing is accomplished by replacement. No repairs may be 
carried out by the user.

6.2.3  Disposing of the unit

Dispose of the unit in accordance with the respective environmental directives of the respective 
country.
In the event of contamination, comply with the safety instructions.
The RM CoolClamp is RoHS-compliant.

Summary of Contents for RM CoolClamp

Page 1: ...lly Cooled Universal Cassette Clamp Instructions for Use English Order No 14 0502 82101 Revision C Always keep this manual with the instrument Read carefully before working with the instrument Version...

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Page 3: ...l details of the present Instructions for Use are not to be considered warranted characteristics of our products These are determined only by the contract provisions agreed between ourselves and our c...

Page 4: ...ctions 9 4 2 1 Ventilation openings 9 4 2 2 Position of the cable duct 10 4 2 3 Potential pinching areas 10 4 2 4 Power pack with EU UK UL AU and CCC adapters 11 5 Operation 12 5 1 Prerequisite for se...

Page 5: ...ic equipment in accordance with Section 7 of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act ElektroG ElektroG is the law on the bringing into circulation return and environmentally compatible disp...

Page 6: ...indicated on the title page A nameplate indicating the instrument serial number is attached at the back side of the instrument 1 3 Intended use The RM CoolClamp is an electric cooling specimen holder...

Page 7: ...t must not be operated in rooms with danger of explosion The RM CoolClamp must be operated only in the installation orientation and position prescribed for it It must be ensured that no liquids ingres...

Page 8: ...7 5 V DC Additional data for the RM CoolClamp Operating temperature 10 C to 35 C Operating relative humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Transport temperature 29 C to 50 C Storage temperature 5 C to 50 C...

Page 9: ...omes 4 2 General operating instructions 4 2 1 Ventilation openings Warning To prevent injury and damage provision must be made for an unobstructed air supply refer also to the cleaning instructions in...

Page 10: ...p must be routed to prevent possible severing of the cable when operating the microtome For this purpose attach the cable holder to the microtome and then insert the cable into the cable duct Fig 3 1...

Page 11: ...L AU and CCC adapters Fig 5 1 Select the appropriate adapter for the power supply If the provided plugs of the adapter do not fit to your local power supply please use a converting plug to work with o...

Page 12: ...r a microtome that is already configured 1 Remove knife blade holder with base and specimen clamp 2 Bring the specimen head into the rear end position home position 3 Lock the handwheel in place and w...

Page 13: ...d 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...

Page 14: ...correct If the specimen head moves i e it is raised or lowered fine adjustment is necessary Warning Failure to adjust the force balance may result in injury while working see the Safety information P...

Page 15: ...ventilation openings are free before and during use refer to P 9 4 2 1 Ventilation openings No cleaning in the incubator is permitted The RM CoolClamp must not be disassembled for cleaning 6 2 Mainte...

Page 16: ...w LeicaBiosystems com within the product menu This template has to be used for gathering all required data When returning a product a copy of the filled and signed confirmation has to be enclosed or p...

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