2Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevC - 06/2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Important Information ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings ................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Qualification of personnel........................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Intended use of instrument......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Instrument type............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Safety ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Safety notes .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Integrated safety devices ........................................................................................................................... 9
3. Instrument Components and Specifications..................................................................................... 11
3.1 Overview — instrument components..................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Instrument specifications ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Technical Data............................................................................................................................................ 13
4. Instrument Setup.................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Standard delivery ....................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Installation site requirements .................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 Unpacking and installation ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.4 Assembling the handwheel ...................................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Electrical connections............................................................................................................................... 18
4.6 Switching on the instrument .................................................................................................................... 20
5. Operation................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.1 Operating elements and their functions................................................................................................. 21
5.1.1 Instrument control panel........................................................................................................................... 21
5.1.2 Control panel............................................................................................................................................... 22
5.1.3 Display and control elements................................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Inserting the knife holder.......................................................................................................................... 30
5.3 Inserting the universal cassette clamp .................................................................................................. 31
5.4 Adjusting the clearance angle................................................................................................................. 32
5.5 Clamping the specimen............................................................................................................................. 33
5.6 Clamping the knife / disposable blade.................................................................................................... 33
5.7 Cutting into the specimen (trimming)...................................................................................................... 35
5.8 Sectioning.................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.9 Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioning .............................................................................. 36
5.10 Finishing the daily routine......................................................................................................................... 36
6. Optional Accessories............................................................................................................................ 37
6.1 Assembly for fixture for specimen clamps ............................................................................................ 37
6.1.1 Rigid fixture for specimen clamps........................................................................................................... 37
6.1.2 Directional fixture for specimen clamps ................................................................................................ 37
6.1.3 Fine-directional fixture for specimen clamps........................................................................................ 38
6.1.4 Quick clamping system ............................................................................................................................. 39