User Guide
HR8-170
Compatibility
The 18 mm x 1.0 mm Circle Cover Slide Gizmo is compatible with:
•
18 mm diameter, siliconized circle glass cover slides (1.0 mm thick)
Recommended Circle Glass Cover Slides
HR3-515
- 18 mm x 1.0 mm Siliconized circle cover slides
- 1.0 oz pack (~ 45 slides)
HR3-517
- 18 mm x 1.0 mm Siliconized circle cover slides
- 10.0 oz case (~ 450 slides)
Description
The
Dispenser
holds up to 1 pack of 18 mm x 1.0 mm siliconized circle
cover slides. The dispenser is fitted with a metal
Knob
to allow easy move-
ment when loading and unloading cover slides. The Dispenser moves to the
right and left ends of the cover slide Gizmo along two chromed
Rails
. The
rails are positioned over the cover slide
Platform
. Each Rail is secured to
the 18 mm x 1.0 mm Circle Cover Slide Gizmo with 2 mm allen head screws.
A top edge of the Platform is notched at each cover slide position to allow
finger or forceps access to the cover slides dispensed onto the Platform. The
Base
has four rubber feet to keep the 18 mm x 1.0 mm Circle Cover Slide
Gizmo flat and stationary. A black metal
Cover Slide Chamber
supplied
with the 18 mm x 1.0 mm Circle Cover Slide Gizmo fits over the Dispenser to
keep cover slides clean during operation. See Figure 2.
Using the 18 mm x 1.0 mm Circle Cover Slide Gizmo
1. Insert the metal
Tab
into the bottom slot of the
Cover Slide Chamber
.
See Figure 2.
2. Position the chamber flat onto the table. Open the chamber door and
carefully insert the 18 mm x 1.0 mm siliconized circle cover slides. Figure 3.
3. Position the 18 mm x 1.0 mm Circle Cover Slide Gizmo such that the metal
knob on the dispenser is facing you. Clean any dust or debris from the 18 mm
x 1.0 mm Circle Cover Slide Gizmo. Position the Dispenser all the way to the
left end of the 18 mm x 1.0 mm Circle Cover Slide Gizmo. (Figure 1). Be sure
no cover slides are positioned on the Platform to the right of the Dispenser.
4. Align and insert the slide chamber into the slide dispenser. Remove the
metal tab.
5. There are two ways one can dispense the slides on the gizmo.
Gently
grab
the knob attached to the Dispenser and slide the Dispenser all the way to the
right. Or, Place your thumb and first finger gently onto the front and back
top edge of the Dispenser, no need to press down on the Dispenser. Slide the
Dispenser all the way to the right end of the Platform until the Dispenser
is against the right end stop. Six cover slides will be positioned onto the
platform. See Figure 4.
Solutions for Crystal Growth
Figure 1
Top View of the 18 mm x 1.0 mm
Circle Cover Slide Gizmo
18mm x 1.0mm
Circle Cover Slide Gizmo
Metal Knob
Chrome Rail
Notched
Platform
Base
2 mm Allen
Screw
Figure 2
Cover Slide Chamber
Tab
Insert Tab here
Dispenser
Tab inserted into
Chamber
Opened Chamber
Door
Figure 3
Figure 4
