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Version 1.2, Revision C 

 

Important Information

1

Indicates the correct upright position of the package.

Indicates the temperature range permitted for transporting the package.

Minimum -29 °C

M50 °C

Indicates the temperature range permitted for storing the package.

M5 °C

M50 °C

Indicates the humidity range permitted for storing and transporting the 

package.

minimum 10 % r.H.

maximum 85 % r.H

Indicates the item can be recycled where correct facilities exist.

1.2 

Instrument type

All information provided in these Instructions for Use applies only to the instrument type 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 for the universal cassettes and the paraffin-
embedded specimens in the cassettes. It is attached by the quick clamping system to the HistoCore 
rotary microtomes. Any other use is improper and therefore not permitted.

1.4 

Qualification of personnel

•  The RM CoolClamp must be operated by trained laboratory personnel only. The instrument is intended 

for professional use only.

•  All laboratory personnel designated to operate this instrument must read these Instructions for Use 

carefully and must be familiar with all technical features of the instrument before attempting to 
operate it.

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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