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6. Cleaning and Maintenance
Notes:
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For the examination and re-adjustment of the microtome, a routine maintenance should be
performed by trained service technician once per year.
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Keep the glass window open to prevent the chamber from trapping moisture when the
instrument is not in use.
Cleaning Procedures:
The frequency of cleaning the cryostat depends on how often the instrument is used.
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Turn off the main switch.
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Remove the blade out of the blade holder and store it in safe place.
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Remove the cold section waste.
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The warming up of the cryochamber can actively be accelerated by softly using a hair dryer.
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Clean, wash, and dry the cryochamber with appropriate cleaning agents.
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Cleaning and care of the blade holder.
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Carefully clean and dry the dismounted blade holder.
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As there is condensate humidity inside the microtome structure, dry the microtome
components inside the cryochamber very carefully. For this, use a hair dryer.
Emptying the Waste Liquid Bottle
The liquid from defrosting is collected in a bottle, located in the base of the cryostat.
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The capacity of the bottle is 2.5 Liters (approximately 0.66 Gallons).
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It is recommended to empty and disinfect the bottle once a week during the routine cleaning
procedure.
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Disconnect and take out the bottle from the rack.
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Dispose the liquid in accordance with the laboratory regulations and clean the bottle.
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Wipe off any liquid from the rack.
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Put the bottle back into the rack and secure it.
Repair and Maintenance
Repair or maintenance work are normally carried out at the site of installation. If this is not
possible, please contact [email protected]