PFM Medical Rotary 3004 M User manual
Operating Manual
pfm Rotary 3004 M
Please read this operating manual
carefully before using the instrument
for the first time and make certain
that you are familiar with the
method of operation as well as the
instrument’s controls to ensure that
it is used correctly.
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Note
Serial number:
Please enter the serial number of your instrument here.It can be found on the nameplate.
Dear Customer,
and make certain that you are familiar with the method of operation as well as the
instrument’s controls to ensure that it is used correctly.
All the information in this operating manual applies to the pfm Rotary 3004 M.
Note
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Part 1 – Safety instructions 4
1.1 Key to symbols 4
1.2 Intended purpose 6
1.3 User group/user profile 6
1.4 Microtome safety devices 6
1.5 Operating the instrument 7
1.6 General precautions 7
Part 2 – Introduction 8
2.1 Views of the pfm Rotary 3004 M 8
2.2 Technical data for the pfm Rotary 3004 M 9
2.4 Scope of delivery 9
Part 3 – Operating instructions 10
3.1 Transportation, unpacking and setting up 10
3.2 Assembling the accessories 11
3.3 Sectioning movement 15
3.4 Section thickness adjustment 15
3.5 Section counter 15
3.6 Coarse adjustment of the object 16
3.7 Fine adjustment of the object 16
3.8 Trimming device/first incision 17
3.9 Mounting the object 17
3.10 Standard object clamp 17
3.11 Universal cassette clamp 18
3.12 Object orientation 18
3.13 Adjusting the orientable adapter 18
3.14 Changing the object mounting device 19
3.15 Handwheel lock 19
3.16 Knife holder 20
3.17 Knife holder base 20
3.18 Disposable blade holder upper jaw low profile (narrow blade) 21
3.19 Knife holder mounting device 21
3.20 Section waste tray 22
3.21 Malfunctions and their correction 22
Part 4 – Working with the microtome 23
4.1 Preparing, embedding and sectioning the object 23
4.2 Information about how to avoid problems 23
4.3 Troubleshooting 24
Part 5 – Maintenance, cleaning and care 25
5.1 Maintenance 25
5.2 Cleaning and care 25
5.3 Cleaning and care of touchscreen/display 25
5.4 Returning the microtome for repair or maintenance 26
5.5 Decontamination 26
5.5 Warranty 27
5.6 Declaration of Conformity 27
Part 6 – Disposal of the pfm Rotary 3004 M when put out of use 28
Part 7 – Accessories 29
Contents
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Part 1 – Safety instructions
Please read this operating manual carefully before working with the pfm Rotary 3004 M.
Make certain that you are familiar with the instrument’s controls and method of operation.
Always observe the following precautions during operation of the instrument. Failure
to do so is contrary to the recognised technical regulations and the intended use of the
instrument.
If the above rule is violated, pfm medical ag shall assume no liability.
Safety instructions
1.1 Key to symbols
Caution! This symbol indicates a possible danger to life and health.Failing to observe these
instructions can result in severe health impacts, including life-threatening injuries.
Indicates useful information
Indicates a dangerous situation
NOTE
WARNING
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
In vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical device
IVD
Catalogue number
REF
Consult operating manual
NOTE The up-to-date electronic operating manual can be found on our website:
http://www.pfmmedical.com/downloads
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Safety instructions
Serial number
CE marking
Biohazard warning
SN
The instrument must not be disposed of in normal domestic waste.
It must be collected separately.
Permissible temperature range at the place of use
+10°C - +40°C
Permissible temperature range for storage and transportation
-10°C - +50°C
Permissible humidity range for storage and transportation, and at the place of use
10% - 80% (non-condensing)
10°C
40°C
-10°C
50°C
10%
80%
Keep dry
Fragile, handle with care
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Safety instructions
1.2 Intended purpose
The pfm Rotary 3004 M is a modern,manual rotary
microtome designed to generate thin sections of human
and animal tissue samples of varying hardness, provided
the tissue is suitable for manual sectioning.The instrument
can be used for all applications in industry, research and
medicine as a diagnostic aid in connection with in vitro
examination as part of the histopathology process.
sections obtained using the device are intended to assist
the pathologist in evaluating the physiological or
pathological condition of the tissue samples.
1.3 User group/user profile
The pfm Rotary 3004 M may only be operated by
the method of operation of the instrument.
manual must be read so that the user is familiar with the
method of operation and the controls.This is essential to
ensure proper handling.
NOTE
The operating manual should be accessible to everyone.
1.4 Microtome safety devices
Finger guard on the knife holder
Before manipulating the knife, knife holder or object, or
changing the object, always cover the blade edge with the
Handwheel lock
When the object and knife are being mounted, the
handwheel lock should be activated to prevent injury
during the mounting process.
1
1
Finger guard
1
Handwheel lock
1
WARNING
Caution! Protective devices must not be removed from the instrument or modified. The proper
functioning of the protective devices must be checked by the user before starting work.
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Safety instructions
Take care when handling knives and microtome blades;
the blade edge is very sharp and may cause severe injury.
When setting up the sample and the knife/blade holder,
the handwheel lock should be activated to prevent injuries.
Select the correct blade holder for the microtome blade
When setting up the knife/microtome blade in the blade
holder, make sure that the blade edge is in the correct
position.The blade edge should always be pointing up.
The microtome blade should always be completely covered
by the pressure plate of the blade holder and not be
protruding.
knife/blade holder into the knife holder.
the sample and the knife/microtome blade.
Never try to catch a falling knife/blade holder.
Take care during sectioning and when removing sections;
the blade edge is very sharp and may cause severe injury.
When sectioning, always wear the necessary personal
protective equipment (PPE) (safety work shoes/protective
gloves/cut-resistant gloves/face mask/protective goggles).
After completing the work,always remove the knife/blade
holder from the instrument.For the blade holder, ensure
that the knife/microtome blade has been removed
beforehand.
A knife/blade holder that is not in use should always be
kept in a safe place (e.g. a knife box) for safety reasons. For
the blade holder, ensure that the knife/microtome blade is
removed beforehand.
Observe all warnings.
Warnings on the instrument must not be removed or
obscured.
Only use suitable accessories recommended/supplied by
pfmmedical.
If unusual noises develop,please contact your responsible
pfm service technician or contact pfm medical ag directly.
The instrument may only be opened and repaired by
service technicians trained and authorised by pfmmedical.
No corrosive, acidic or alkaline solutions should be used in
the vicinity of the instrument.This could cause corrosion
and damage the instrument and accessories.
To prevent slip hazards, laboratory shoes should be worn
microtome and surrounding area.
1.5 Operating the instrument
Please take special note of the following warnings:
Risk of infection
When working with infectious materials,appropriate
safety measures must be implemented.The specimens used
may potentially be infectious.The general laboratory rules
regarding protection against infections must therefore be
observed.
Risk of radioactivity
When working with radioactive materials,the radiation
protection regulations must be followed. Protective clothing
must be worn in accordance with the rules and regulations
that apply in your laboratory for handling radioactively
contaminated materials.For the disposal of radioactive waste,
the applicable regulations will apply in each instance.
Risk of chemical substances
Some of the alloys used in the components of this instrument
contain small amounts of lead for improved machining.The
used as intended,the lead in the alloys is not released and
does not represent any risk to the user. As an additional
precaution,we recommend that you wear gloves when
changing the accessory parts.
the EU Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH) at:
http://www.pfmmedical.com/downloads
1.6 General precautions
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Part 2 – Introduction
2.1 Views of the pfm Rotary 3004 M
Reset button
Section counter display
Coarse feed wheel
Universal cassette clamp
Trimming device
Clamping lever for
clearance angle
adjustment
Clamping lever for knife
holder
Section thickness
adjustment
Clamping lever for
object orientation
Finger guard
Pressure plate
Knife holder
Section waste tray
Handwheel
Adjustment screws for object
orientation with tangible
zero-point
Handwheel lock
Clamping lever for pressure plate
Scale for the knife setting angle
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7
16
16
3
4
5
8
11
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Introduction
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Coarse feed: manually via coarse feed wheel
Fine feed: manually via handwheel
Section thickness:
Setting range:
Trimming:
Retraction:
Horizontal range: 30 mm
Vertical range: 70 mm
2.2 Technical data for the pfm Rotary 3004 M
Object orientation: x- and y-axes universal 12°
z-axis up to 360°
Maximum sample size:
cassettes
Dimensions (W/D/H): 450 × 530 × 275 mm
Weight: 38 kg
Introduction
2.3 Scope of delivery
pfm Rotary 3004 M
REF: 0300410
Scope of delivery
Base device
1 Section waste tray
1 Protective cover
Without blade holder base and disposable blade holder
upper jaw
Without object clamp and adapter
NOTE
The up-to-date electronic operating manual can be found
on our website: http://www.pfmmedical.com/downloads
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Operating instructions
Part 3 – Operating instructions
Before unpacking the delivery, please check that it is
complete and undamaged.
Disassemble the packaging and remove the instrument
and accessories from the packaging.The section waste
tray is included in the instrument packaging, but the
other accessories are packaged separately.
Take care when unpacking the instrument.The
instrument is very heavy and should be removed from the
packaging and transported to the installation location by
at least two people for safety reasons.
When lifting the instrument out of the packaging and
during transportation, the equipment should only
be handled at the base plate.Do not carry of lift the
instrument at the handwheel or object mounting device.
Please read the operating manual carefully before using
When setting up or moving the equipment, make sure
set-up area.
The instrument should be placed on a stable,vibration-
free table.
surface.
Position the instrument so that the handwheel is freely
and easily accessible.
If other instruments in the vicinity of the microtome
generate vibrations, these can interfere with the
sectioning process.
Room temperature at the installation location of the
instrument between +10°C and +40°C.
Relative humidity at the installation location of the
instrument max.80% (non-condensing).
Ambient temperature during the transportation and
storage of the instrument: between -10°C and +50°C.
Relative humidity during the transportation and storage
of the instrument: max.80% (non-condensing).
The operator is responsible for checking that the instrument is working properly and safely.The operator shall assume
responsibility for any use of special equipment and/or materials for operating the instrument.
NOTE
If possible, retain the original packaging for the entire lifetime of the instrument so that you can repackage the instrument
correctly if it needs to be sent for servicing.
3.1 Transportation, unpacking and setting up the instrument
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3.2 Assembling the accessories
Object orientation clamping lever
Object orientation adjustment screws
Orientable adapter
1
2
3
1
3
2
Adapter orientable
Assembling the object clamps with/without adapter
Universal cassette clamp,
orientable
Universal cassette clamp,non-
orientable (without adapter)
Release and remove the object orientation clamping lever.
Turn the two adjustment screws for object orientation to the tangible zero-point (marked in red).
Insert the object clamp with the adapter, paying attention to the position of the hole so that the clamping lever can later
Clamp the object clamp using the clamping lever.
NOTE
Some object clamps are optionally also available as a non-orientable version. For use on the instrument,the object clamp
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Knife holder
2
2
The knife holder consists of the knife holder base and the
to the disposable blade holder upper jaw.
Finger guard
Disposable blade holder upper jaw
Knife holder base
1
1
3
3
Assembling the knife holder base
2
Knife holder base
Knife holder base
Knife holder clamping levers
1
1
1
1
2
Guide rails
Knife holder mounting device
1
Release the knife holder clamping levers.
Clamp the knife holder mounting device using the knife holder clamping levers.
2
2
1
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Assembling the disposable blade holder upper jaw
2
Pressure plate
Clearance angle adjustment clamping lever
Pressure plate clamping lever
Scale for the knife setting angle
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
Release and completely remove the clearance angle adjustment clamping lever.
Insert the adapter on the disposable blade holder upper jaw into the knife holder base.Take note of the position of the
Set the clearance angle to 10° using the knife angle scale.
Clamp the clearance angle adjustment clamping lever
Section waste tray
The section waste tray is pushed onto the microtome via
two guides on the inside and then positioned so that it is
felt to latch.
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Fitting the microtome blade
2
Finger guard
Pressure plate
Blade support
Pressure plate clamping lever
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
Release the clamping lever for the pressure plate.
Remove the microtome blade from the dispenser and carefully slide it under the pressure plate from the side.
It is easier to introduce the microtome blade by gently pressing on the pressure plate.This forms a small gap between
the blade support and the pressure plate, making it easier to introduce and position the microtome blade.
Make sure that the microtome blade is positioned parallel to the pressure plate.
Clamp the pressure plate using the clamping lever.
Feather® microtome blade S35
Fitting a standard knife
Loosen the two screws on the standard knife holder.
Insert the knife into the knife holder from the side.
at the side.
Clamp the knife using the two screws.
2
Finger guard
Screws
Knurled screw
1
3
1
3
2
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3.3 Sectioning movement
3.4 Section thickness adjustment
Operating instructions
The sectioning movement of the pfm Rotary 3004 M is
controlled manually by turning the handwheel.The rotary
motion is clockwise.The section is made as the object
moves downwards.The upwards motion of the object is
achieved by turning the handwheel further. Mechanical
retraction is activated during this upwards motion in order
to protect the knife/blade and object from damage.
Handwheel
1
1
Section thickness adjustment
1
1
The required section thickness is adjusted by turning the
rotary knob,which clearly latches.The selected value is
displayed on the index marking.
3.5 Section counter
Section counter
1
1
A battery-operated section counter is used to add up the
sections performed.After each turn of the handwheel, the
counter increases by one.
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3.7 Fine adjustment of the object
3.6 Coarse adjustment of the object
Operating instructions
1
Coarse feed wheel
1
The quick change of the distance between the blade edge and the object is achieved using the coarse adjustment wheel.As
soon as the rear or front end position is reached using the coarse adjustment wheel, a clutch system is activated in order
to prevent any mechanical collision of components against the micrometer mechanism. In the front end area, the clutch
has to be released manually by pressing the coarse adjustment wheel against the microtome and simultaneously turning
it against the adjustment direction.In the rear end area, the clutch releases itself during the regular adjustment process
via the selected section thickness or when the trimming device is being activated.You can also release the clutch in the
rear end area by pressing against the microtome and simultaneously turning it in the adjustment direction.
WARNING
Caution! A red marker on the object mounting device also indicates that the front or rear end
position of the horizontal stroke has been reached.
2
Rear end position
Front end position
1
1
2
Handwheel
1
1
section thickness by turning the handwheel.
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3.8 Trimming device/first incision
3.9 Mounting the object
3.10 Standard object clamp
1
Trimming device
1
Coarse adjustment can also be made via the trimming
for this purpose.The trimming device is positioned at the
front on the bottom left; during the trimming process, keep
the button pushed in the selected position.The two-step
system has a clear latching point and is easy to use even
when turning the handwheel.
WARNING
Caution! Always adjust the trimming thickness
setting to the size of the sample.
An orientable adapter allows easy alignment of the object to
the sectioning level.The orientable adapter can be screwed
to the appropriate clamp if needed.
WARNING
Caution! It is imperative that the handwheel be
locked when working in the object orientation
area.
Adapter orientable
1
1
blocks of square or rectangular shapes.
WARNING
Caution! The contact surfaces on the cheeks of
the object clamps must be free of any residual
paraffin. Otherwise proper clamping cannot be
guaranteed.
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3.11 Universal cassette clamp
Operating instructions
The universal cassette clamp,which is operated via the
clamping lever, is used for mounting standard embedding
cassettes.The clamping lever must be pulled upward to
insert or withdraw an embedding cassette.
WARNING
Caution! The contact surfaces on the cheeks of
the object clamps must be free of any residual
paraffin. Otherwise proper clamping cannot be
guaranteed.
3.12 Object orientation
In order to move the object to the required position, the
Movement along the x- and y-axes is possible using the
coaxial adjusting screws.The clamping lever is set to the
clamp position as soon as the required position is reached.
Zero-point setting
The two adjustment screws must be turned as far as the red
markers. For ease of orientation, this position is tangible.
Clamping lever
Object orientation adjustment screws
1
1
2
2
2
Unscrew the nut with a 13 mm open spanner.Then use an
8 mm open spanner to screw the threaded brass bolt
inwards or outwards as required and tighten the nut again
with the 13 mm spanner.
To test the clamping,insert the adapter in the guide bore
and tighten it with the clamping lever. If the clamping is
not adequate, the process must be repeated and the brass
bolt adjusted in the required direction. It must be possible
directions.Adapter hole
Nut
Threaded brass bolt
1
1
3
3
2
3.13 Adjusting the orientable adapter
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3.14 Changing the object mounting device
To change the object mounting device,release the clamping lever and remove it from the guide bore. Both adjusting
screws must be turned as far as the red markers.Then the entire object clamp together with the orientable adapter can
clamped. If it is not properly clamped,vibrations etc. can occur while sectioning.
Object orientation clamping lever
Object orientation adjustment screws
Orientable adapter
1
2
3
3
2
1
3.15 Handwheel lock
The handwheel can be locked within 360°.To lock it, the
slide of the handwheel lock is pushed all the way back.To
release the lock, the slide must again be pushed (in the
opposite direction).
WARNING
Caution! After completing the sectioning, the
handwheel should always be locked using the
handwheel lock. Take care that the slide
of the handwheel lock is in the correct position
to ensure that it is locked correctly.
Handwheel
Handwheel lock
1
1
2
2
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3.16 Knife holder
3.17 Knife holder base
2
2
The knife holder consists of the knife holder base and the
disposable blade holder upper jaw. For better cleaning of the
disposable blade holder upper jaw as well as the
both sides is “only” clipped on and therefore removable.
WARNING
Caution! The finger guard must be used and the
handwheel locked during all work on the knife
holder. The position of the clamping lever on the
knife holder can be adjusted as required (360°).
Finger guard
Disposable blade holder upper jaw
Knife holder base
1
1
3
3
2
microtome above the knife holder mounting device.The knife holder base can be released or clamped with the knife
holder clamping levers (on the left and right).
Knife holder base Knife holder base
Knife holder clamping levers
11
11
2
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