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Leica VT1200 and VT1200S – Microtome
Instrument model:
All information provided in this manual applies
only to the VT1200 and VT1200S instruments de-
scribed here.
A nameplate indicating the instrument serial num-
ber is attached to the rear side of the instrument.
1. Important Notes
1.1 Symbols in the Text and their
Meanings
Dangers, warnings and cautions
appear in a gray box and are marked
by a warning triangle .
Useful tips,
i.e. important information for the user,
appear in gray boxes and are marked
by an information symbol .
Numbers in parentheses refer to item
numbers in illustrations or to the illus-
trations themselves.
(5)
(Fig.5)
Note:
When making inquiries, please make sure that you
have the following product information ready:
• Instrument model and serial number
1.2 Qualification of Personnel
The Leica VT1200 and the VT1200S may be oper-
ated by trained laboratory personnel only.
All laboratory personnel designated to operate
the Leica instrument must read this Operating
Manual carefully and must be familiar with
all technical features of the instrument before
beginning to operate it.
1.3 Intended Use/Improper Use
The Leica VT1200 and VT1200S are used for sec-
tioning in the fields of medicine, biology and
industry, and are especially designed for section-
ing fixed or unfixed fresh tissue in buffer.
The instrument must be installed according to the
directions in this Operating Manual.
Any other use of the instrument is considered
improper.
Fig. 1