Leica Microsystems ESD User manual

Leica swing-arm
stands
User manual

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1 Connection for focusing arms/drives
2 Clamping screw for connection
3 Horizontal arm
4 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever
5 Cross-member
6 Safety ring
7 Clamping screw for fixing the safety ring
8 Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment
9 Vertical column
10 Baseplate
11 Dampening feet
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ESD swing-arm stand
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Standard swing-arm stand
1 Connection for focusing arms/drives
2 Clamping lever for connection
3 Horizontal arm
4 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever
5 Cross-member
6 Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment
7 Plug for limiting the swiveling range
8 Safety ring
9 Clamping lever for fixing the safety ring
10 Vertical column
11 Baseplate
12 Dampening feet
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2
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4
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1 Connection for focusing arms/drives
2 Clamping lever for connection
3 Horizontal arm
4 Rotary knob for fixing the height adjustment
5 Cross-member
6 Rotary knob for fixing the cantilever
7 Screw for setting the rheostat
8 Crank for height adjustment
9 Rack on vertical column
10 Ring for limiting the swiveling range
11 Clamping lever for fixing the ring
12 Clamping lever for fixing the vertical column
13 Baseplate
14 Dampening feet
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Large swing-arm stand
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User manual Leica swing-arm stands
Dear User,
Thank you for your choosing our products. We hope that you
will enjoy the quality and performance of Leica Microsystems
products.
In developing our instruments, we place great value on simple,
self-explanatory operation. Nevertheless, please take the time
and read the operating instructions so that you know the bene-
fits and possibilities your Leica swing-arm stand offers and can
utilize them to your advantage. Should you ever have any
questions, please consult your local Leica representative.
You will find the address of the closest local representative as
well as valuable information about products and services from
Leica Microsystems on our homepage at
www.leica-microsystems.com
We are gladly at your service. Customer service is a big thing
with us. Not only before the sale, but afterwards as well.
Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd.
Stereo & Macroscope Systems
www.stereomicroscopy.com
The user manual
These operating instructions are available in 20 additional
languages on the interactive CD-ROM.
User manuals and updates are available for you to download
from our web site at www.stereomicroscopy.com.
The present operating instructions contain descriptions of the
safety instructions, setup, handling and accessories
of the ESD, standard and large swing-arm stands.

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Contents
Page
Introduction
Overview of ESD swing-arm stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of standard swing-arm stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of large swing-arm stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Safety concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
General safety instructions of swing-arm stand . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Assembly
ESD and standard swing-arm stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16
Large swing-arm stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Focusing arms and drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Microscope carrier/stereomicroscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Operation
ESD swing-arm stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Standard swing-arm stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Large swing-arm stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Leaving the workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Transport of swing-arm stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Starting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Notes about horizontal swinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33
Table of permissible equipment weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
List of typical equipment weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
Appendix
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-44
Part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Assembly diagram of swing-arm stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

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Before startup, read the operating instructions and
safety instructions.
The Leica swing-arm stands are mechanical devices that help in
expanding the range of your stereomicroscopes and macro-
scopes and to move them across large work specimens. Illumi-
nations and various accessory modules, e.g. for photography, TV,
second-observer tube and more, complement the equipment.
• If the instrument is used in any other way than described in
these instructions, it may result in injuries to persons or
damages to property.
• Never disassemble mechanical parts if not specifically
instructed to in this manual.
• The Leica swing-arm stands are intended primarily for use in
closed rooms.
• If the swing-arm stand is used outdoors, it must be protected
against dust and moisture. Electrically operated illuminations
must not be used outdoors.
The
ESD standard and large swing-arm stands consist of an
ESD-discharging material so that they counteract the buildup of
electrostatic charges.
General notes
Intended use
Improper use
Place of use
Use
in ESD-protected
rooms
Safety concept

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Repair work must only be performed by Leica-trained service
technicians. Only original Leica spare parts may be used.
• Ensure that the operating personnel has read and understood
this manual and particularly the safety instructions.
• Ensure that only authorized and trained personnel operates,
services and maintains the Leica swing-arm stands.
Workplaces with swing-arm stands facilitate and improve
working with large specimens, but they also impose demands
on concentration ability, viewing and muscular support on part
of the user. Depending on the duration of uninterrupted work,
asthenopia and musculoskeletal problems may occur. For this
reason, appropriate measures for reduction of the workload
must be taken:
• optimal arrangement of workplace, work assignments and
work flow (changing tasks frequently).
• thorough training of the personnel, giving consideration to
ergonomic and organization aspects.
The ergonomic optics concept the of Leica stereomicroscopes
and the design of the swing-arm stands aim to limit the strain
on the user to the lowest possible level.
Service work
Responsibilities of the
person(s) in charge of
instrument
General safety instructions