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Instruction manual V 6.0 - 08/2006
Index
1. Important notes ................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meaning ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Qualification of personnel.................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Instrument type .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Designated use..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.6 Service information ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.7 Decommissioning and disposal ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2. Characteristics of the Leica CM3600 ............................................................................ 12
2.1 Layout of the CM3600 ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Technical Data ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Microtome type...................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Control unit ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.3 Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.4 Electrical connections ......................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.5 Refrigeration system - cooling chamber .......................................................................................................... 16
2.2.6 General parameters .............................................................................................................................................. 17
2.3 Instrument parts................................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.4 Function ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
3. Safety................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Safety standards ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.4 Safety devices .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.4.1 Emergency stop switch........................................................................................................................................ 21
3.4.2 Knee lever ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.3 Window ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.4 Cryochamber ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.5 Special safety instructions .............................................................................................................................................. 23
4. Site requirements .............................................................................................................26
4.1 Site requirements at place of installation .................................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Electrical connections ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 Other connections ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
5 Installation ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Unpacking and installation .............................................................................................................................................. 28
5.2 Standard delivery............................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.3 Port and switch panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.1 Port and switch functions.................................................................................................................................... 30