User guide

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Instructions for use, 6v3, RevB – 01/2013
Table of contents
1. Important Information ........................................................................................................ 8
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings .......................................................................................................................... 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 XP ...................................................................... 12
2.1 Layout of the CM3600 XP .................................................................................................................................................. 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................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
3. Safety................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Safety notes ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
3.2 Warnings.............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Safety devices .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.1 Emergency stop switch ........................................................................................................................................ 24
3.3.2 Knee lever ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.3 Window ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.4 Cryochamber ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
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
5.3.2 Fuses ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.4 PC .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 33