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Leica VT1200 and VT1200S – Microtome
Cleaning the blades
Always wipe the blade from the back of the blade (sapphire blade)
to the cutting edge. NEVER wipe in the opposite direction – risk of
injury!
Clean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone.
8. Cleaning and Maintenance
Before each cleaning, carry out the following preparatory steps:
• Switch off the main switch on the side of the instrument.
• Place the magnifier cover on the magnifier.
• Remove the blade from the blade holder and dispose of it safely.
• Pull the ice bath and buffer tray off of the dovetail guide and place them
on the stage.
• Remove and empty out the buffer tray. Dispose of the contents of the
buffer tray properly.
• Remove the specimen plate and lay it flat on the stage.
• Remove the specimen using a single-sided blade and remove any
cyanoacrylate adhesive residue from the specimen plate.
8.1 Cleaning the Instrument
Always put the blades back into the blade case/dispenser when
not in use.
When using cleaners, comply with the safety instructions from the
manufacturer and the labor-safety regulations at your laboratory.
When cleaning the outer surfaces of the instrument, do not use
xylene or solvents containing acetone or xylene. The finished sur-
faces are not resistant to xylene or acetone!
Ensure that liquids do not enter the interior of the instrument dur-
ing cleaning.
Instrument and outside surfaces
If necessary, the varnished outside surfaces of the control panels can be
cleaned with a mild commercial household cleaner or soap water and then
be wiped with a cloth.
The instrument must be completely dry before it can be used again.