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Instruction manual V 1.6 – 10/2009
2. Attach vertical column
•
Insert the cap screw (
b
) into the hole of the
baseplate from below. Place the lock washer
(
c
) on the cap screw from above.
•
Thread the silver vertical column (
2
) onto the
baseplate from above and tighten with the Al-
len key size 8.
A
Extreme danger of tipping! After install-
ing the vertical column, immediately
place the microtome onto the baseplate
so that the front feet of the microtome are
positioned in the shallow recesses (A).
3. Attach horizontal arm
•
Slide the support ring (
e
) onto the vertical col-
umn and position it so that the lock nut (
f
) is
facing to the back. Tighten the lock nut.
•
Slide the cross-member (
d
) onto the column.
Ensure that the lock screw (
g
) is facing to the
right of the baseplate. The horizontal arm must
be centered over the microscope.
•
Slide the horizontal arm (
3
), flat side facing the
lock screw (
g
), into the cross-member (
d
) and
tighten.
6.
Optional accessories
Fig. 64
Fig. 63
Fig. 62
b
c
2
e
d
2
g
f
h
The lock washer must be positioned be-
tween the baseplate and vertical column
to prevent unintentional turning of the
column.
For more information on connecting and
using the microscope, magnifying lens
or cold-light source, please see the ap-
propriate manual.
