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RM CoolClamp Electronically Cooled
Universal Cassette Clamp
INHECO article number: 7900100
LEICA article number: 14 0502 46537
Operating Manual
Revision status V1.1
July 2011
Always keep this manual with the instrument.
Read carefully before working with the instrument.
BA_RM CoolClamp_11-07-15_7900100RM CoolClamp_V1 1_English.doc Printed in Germany
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RM CoolClamp
INHECO GmbH reserves the right to modify its products in order to improve
their quality. These modifications are usually not documented.
This operating manual and the information contained in it have been compiled
according to the best of our knowledge. INHECO GmbH assumes no liability in
the event of printing errors or damage that is caused by printing errors.
Trademarks and product names in this operating manual are registered brand
names and each belongs to the corresponding owner.
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Contact
INHECO GmbH
Fraunhoferstr. 11
82152 Martinsried
Germany
Phone – Sales
Phone – Technical Hotline
089/899593-101
089/899593-201
Fax
E-mail – Sales
E-mail – Technical Hotline
Internet
089/899593-499
sales@inheco.com
techhotline@inheco.com
www.inheco.com
Contact:
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To be filled out by the customer:
Series:
Serial number.
Year of manufacture:
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Inventory number
Location of instrument setup
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Significance of this Operating Manual
This operating manual is part of the RM CoolClamp and must
remain at the RM CoolClamp until its final destruction.
be passed on if the RM CoolClamp is sold or lent.
Please contact the manufacturer in the event that you do not understand the
operating manual or portions of it.
Your opinion regarding the operating manual gives us valuable insights into how
we can continue to serve you best. Please do not hesitate to send us your
remarks; see the address or telephone numbers on page 4.
The safety instructions must be read with the greatest care and attentiveness.
They must be understood and observed in order to ensure safe handling of the
instrument.
Insufficient or lacking knowledge of the contents of the operating manual
relieves INHECO GmbH of liability. Therefore the operator should request an
orientation from the distributor, Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH.
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Contents
Contents
1 SYMBOLS IN THE TEXT AND THEIR MEANINGS ............................................................... 7
2 SAFETY NOTES ...................................................................................................................... 8
3 INSTRUMENT SETUP ........................................................................................................... 10
4 ATTACHING TO ROTARY MICROTOMES OF THE LEICA RM22/23.. SERIES WITH
QUICK CHANGE SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 15
5 FINE ADJUSTMENT OF THE FORCE BALANCE ............................................................... 16
6 MAINTENANCE WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE USER ......................................... 17
7 TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................................ 18
8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX A: ABBREVIATION GLOSSARY................................................................................. 20
APPENDIX B: INDEX OF FIGURES ............................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX C: TABLES INDEX ....................................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX D: DOCUMENT HISTORY ........................................................................................... 20
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Symbols in the Text and Their Meanings
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1 Symbols in the Text and
Their Meanings
Notice: Warning! Safety hazard!
Warning of a potential hazard with a low risk of injury. This symbol also warns
you of property damage.
This symbol indicates useful information for installation, etc.
This arrow is for indicating steps and bullet points.
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Safety Notes
2 Safety Notes
General use
The RM CoolClamp complies with the current technical requirements. The
manufacturer has placed the greatest value on user safety.
The following rules apply for the user:
Rules for accident prevention
General rules for technical safety
The respective specific directives of the EU and other countries
General use includes handling according to the operating
manual.
Operation of this unit is intended only for dry ambient conditions without
precipitation of liquids.
Defective instruments must not be used.
It must be possible for the user to shut off the power supply to the
instrument via the power supply unit instantly, if necessary.
The following applies in general: Handling specimen head or knife / blade
holder, always lock handwheel in place. Release locking mechanism only
for sectioning and use knife guard
Failure to adjust the force balance may result in injury while working
The unit must not be operated in rooms with danger of explosion.
The RM CoolClamp must be operated only in the installation orientation and
position prescribed for it.
It must be ensured that no liquids ingress into the unit.
The instrument may be operated indoors only.
To keep the thermomechanical stress on the TEC as minimal as possible,
the RM CoolClamp should be switched on only once per day and then
remain in operation.
Who is permitted to operate this unit?
Only instructed and trained personnel are permitted to operate this unit.
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Safety note
Intended use
The RM CoolClamp is an electric cooling specimen holder for the universal
cassettes and the paraffin-embedded specimens in the cassettes. It is attached
with the specimen holder to the rotary microtomes of the RM22/23.. series. Any
other use is improper and therefore not permitted.
Technical modifications
For safety reasons, no technical modifications to this instrument are
permitted. Any change or modification that the manufacturer has not
approved causes the warranty to be voided.
Original parts are specially designed for the RM CoolClamp. Parts from
other manufacturers have not been tested and therefore have not been
approved and permitted by INHECO GmbH.
No liability shall be accepted for any use other than the intended use.
Biosafety in the laboratory environment
When using the RM CoolClamp in a laboratory environment with biosafety, the
user is responsible for labeling the RM CoolClamp according to the WHO
Laboratory Biosafety Manual (ISBN 92 4154650 6). In addition, when using the
RM CoolClamp the user is responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations
depending on the biosafety level with respect to the WHO Laboratory Biosafety
Manual.
The safety rules and regulations in force for the respective lab must be
monitored constantly while work is being carried out with the unit.
Malfunctions
Report any malfunctions that occur to the person responsible for the
instrument immediately.
Make sure that the unit has been secured against misuse and abuse.
Any safety-related parts that have been removed must be reattached and
checked prior to instrument setup.
Servicing the RM CoolClamp
The unit is not intended to be serviced. Servicing is accomplished by
replacement. No repairs may be carried out by the user.
Disposing of the unit
Dispose of the unit in accordance with the respective environmental directives
of the respective country.
In the event of contamination, comply with the safety instructions.
The RM CoolClamp is RoHS-compliant.
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Instrument Setup
3 Instrument Setup
Standard delivery
Prior to instrument setup, make sure that the shipment is complete and no part
is damaged. The following components should be included in each shipment:
RM CoolClamp
Power pack with EU, UK, USA and Australia adapters
Cable holders for attaching to the microtome (not shown in the figure)
Operating manual as a book with 3 languages and on CD with
16 languages (not shown in the figure)
Figure 1: Standard delivery
The RM CoolClamp can be used only together with the quick change
system on the rotary microtomes of the Leica RM22/23.. series.
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Instrument Setup
Ventilation
openings, outlet
Ventilation
openings, inlet
General operating instructions
To prevent injury and damage, provision must be made for an
unobstructed air supply; refer also to the cleaning instructions on
page 17. The fan must not be blocked and the air outlet must not be
obstructed. Please check before each use that the fan rotates freely. To
prevent damage to the RM CoolClamp, the maximum permissible ambient
temperature must not be exceeded; for additional information, refer to the
specifications on page 18.
Figure 2: Ventilation openings
When operating the RM CoolClamp , condensation on the clamp occurs. This is
a natural physical process.
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Instrument Setup
Cable holder position
20 cm high
6 cm lateral
The cable of the RM CoolClamp must be routed to prevent possible
severing of the cable when operating the microtome. For this purpose,
attach the cable holder to the microtome and then insert the cable into the
cable duct.
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Figure 3: Position of the cable duct
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Instrument Setup
Potential pinching
areas
It is possible for fingers to become pinched in the specimen holder in the
event of improper handling.
Figure 4: Potential pinching areas
Select the appropriate adapter for the power supply.
To insert or remove the corresponding adapter, the unlocking button must
be pressed.
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Figure 5: Power pack with EU, UK, USA and Australia adapters
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Instrument Setup
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Prerequisite for sectioning the specimens
Prerequisite for using the RM CoolClamp:
To use it with the rotary microtomes of the RM22/23.. series, a vertical travel
range of at least 70mm and an adjustable force balance are necessary.
To use the non-directional specimen fixture or the directional specimen fixture
(fine or only XY), bring the specimen fixture into the zero position.
The embedded tissue samples to be sectioned must be precooled to -5 °C
[+23 °F] using ice or a cooling plate prior to sectioning.
After the RM CoolClamp's precooling phase of 30 min., the universal cassette
can be inserted and the sections carried out.
Permitted maximum sectioning speed 420 mm/s
Section thickness range 0.5 – 600 µm
Operating concept
Installation on a rotary microtome of the RM22/23.. series:
The following applies in general: Handling specimen head or knife / blade
holder, always lock handwheel in place. Release locking mechanism only
for sectioning and use knife guard; see Safety Notes on page 8.
For a microtome that is already configured – remove knife / blade holder with
base and specimen clamp. Bring the specimen head into the rear end position
(home position). Lock the handwheel in place and, where appropriate, check
whether the handbrake has been activated.
We recommend working with the non-directional specimen holder fixture – if
you will be working with the directional specimen fixture (XY or fine), it must be
brought into the zero position.
Push the RM CoolClamp with adapter into the dovetail guide of the quick
change system for specimen clamps and tighten it using a size 4 Allen key.
To carry out the force balancing, please observe the operating manual of the
respective microtome under the Operation chapter, Fine Adjustment of the
Force Balance. The specimen head must not fall into the knife after being
stopped/released.
Reinstall the knife / blade holder with base and select the desired clearance
angle.
Attach the cable holder to the microtome; cable holders are included in the
standard delivery of the RM CoolClamp.
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Attaching to the Rotary Microtome of the Leica RM22/23.. Series with Quick Change System
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60
63
61
62
4 Attaching to Rotary Microtomes
of the Leica RM22/23.. Series
with Quick Change System
The RM CoolClamp is attached the same way as changing the universal
cassette clamp; for additional information, also refer to the operating
manual of the respective rotary microtomes.
There are two versions of the specimen holder fixture, one with and one without
specimen orientation. The two versions can be interchanged.
The specimen orientation allows for simple position correction of the specimen
surface when the specimen is clamped into place.
To do so, proceed as follows:
Move the specimen holder fixture (60) to the upper end position by turning
the handwheel (12) and engage the handwheel lock.
To release the clamping system, turn the screw (61) counterclockwise using
a size 4 Allen key.
Push the guide (63) of the RM CoolClamp (62) from the left into the
specimen holder fixture (60) as far as it will go.
To clamp the specimen clamp, turn the screw (61) clockwise as far as it will
go.
Figure 6: Attaching the RM CoolClamp
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Fine Adjustment of the Force Balance
5 Fine Adjustment of the Force
Balance
Installing the RM CoolClamp necessitates performance of a force balance;
for additional information, also refer to the operating manuals of the
respective rotary microtomes.
If another accessory of a different weight is mounted on the specimen head (33),
you must check whether it is necessary to readjust the force balance.
Checking the correct setting:
Attaching a new accessory and clamping a specimen
Set the specimen head to half the height of the vertical travel range by
turning the handwheel (Figure 7) (9:00 position).
If the specimen head remains in this exact position, the setting is correct.
If the specimen head moves, i.e. it is raised or lowered, fine adjustment is
necessary.
Failure to adjust the force balance may result in injury while working; see
the Safety Notes on page 8.
The force balance is adjusted using the screw (34), which can be accessed by
removing the section waste tray on the bottom of the base plate of the microtome.
Use the Allen key provided, size 5 (with handle!) for the adjustment.
If the specimen head moves downwards, turn the screw (34) clockwise.
If the specimen head moves upwards, turn the screw (34) counterclockwise.
Continue this procedure until the specimen head no longer moves once
released.
Figure 7: Fine adjustment of the force balance
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Maintenance Work to be Carried Out by the User
6 Maintenance Work to be Carried
Out by the User
Cleaning
Before beginning to clean the RM CoolClamp, make sure that the power pack
has been unplugged and all surfaces have cooled down to below +50 °C
[+122 °F].
Clean the RM CoolClamp using paraffin remover only. Xylene and other
solvents are not permitted. Wait to reactivate it until all the liquid has
evaporated.
Make sure that no liquid ingresses into the instrument (ventilation slots). Use
only enough liquid as is absolutely necessary. The assembly group is not suited
for cleaning by dipping into liquid.
To guarantee that the RM CoolClamp functions flawlessly, make sure that the
fan rotates and is not blocked. In addition, make sure that the ventilation
openings are free before and during use; see page 11.
No cleaning in the incubator is permitted.
The RM CoolClamp must not be disassembled for cleaning.
Decontamination
No units may be sent back to INHECO if contaminated. Potential harm to the
recipient's health must be precluded. The most common decontamination
method is disinfection using formaldehyde or ethylene oxide gas.
The surface decontamination may include wiping the surface. A solution of 70%
alcohol is the conventional method for effectively removing organisms.
Make sure that no moisture gets inside the unit!
Spare parts
Spare parts for the unit must be ordered through Leica Biosystems Nussloch
GmbH. Only original parts are permitted for use.
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7 Technical Data
Electrical data for the RM CoolClamp
Operating voltage
7.5 V DC
Maximum input power
18 W
Electrical data for the power pack
Nominal voltage
100 to 240 V AC
Nominal current
0.4 to 0.8 A maximum
Nominal frequency
47 to 63 Hz
Maximum output power
22.5 W
Output operating voltage
7.5 V DC
Additional data for the RM CoolClamp
Operating temperature
+10 °C to +35 °C [+50 °F to +95 °F],
relative humidity:
10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Transport and storage conditions
-10 °C to +60 °C [+14 °F to +140 °F],
relative humidity:
10% to 80% (non-condensing),
elevation: 0 – 2000m
Temperature difference between
operating temperature and tensioning
clamp
20K±3K
LxWxH with power pack plug
Dimensions:
80mm x 115mm x 205mm
Weight without power pack but with
plug
0.65 kg
Weight including power pack
0.9 kg
Technical Data
Table 1: Technical Data
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Declaration of Conformity
Standards and date of issue
EN 61010-1: 2004
UL 61010-1: 2004
CSA C22.2.61010.1: 2004
Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use - Part 1: General
requirements.
EN 61010-2-101: 2002
Safety requirements for in vitro
diagnostics instruments.
EN 60601-1-2: 2007
Electrical equipment for medical use.
EMC requirements.
EN 61326-1: 2006
Electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use. EMC
requirements.
City
Martinsried / Munich
Date
May, 2010
Signature
Name, position
Günter Tenzler, Managing Director
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INHECO GmbH
Fraunhoferstr. 11
82152 Martinsried
Germany
Confirms that the following product,
RM CoolClamp,
fulfills the essential requirements of the following directive(s) and their relevant
part(s) of the standards and their related documents of the European Union:
This product fulfills the directives 98/79/EC for in vitro diagnostics medical
devices, 2002/96/EC WEEE, and 2002/95/EC RoHS.
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Appendix
Abbreviation
Description
°C
Degrees Celsius
°F
Degrees Fahrenheit
K
Kelvin
LxWxH
Length x Width x Height
kg
Kilograms
Hz
Hertz [1/s]
V AC
AC voltage
V DC
DC voltage
A
Amperes
TEC
Peltier element
SW
Version
Date
Name
Reason
1.0
05.05.2010
TBU
Created
1.1
15.07.2011
TBU
Expanded standard delivery
Appendix A: Abbreviation Glossary
Table 2: Abbreviation Glossary
Appendix B: Index of Figures
Figure 1: Standard delivery _______________________________________ 10
Figure 2: Ventilation openings _____________________________________ 11
Figure 3: Position of the cable duct _________________________________ 12
Figure 4: Potential pinching areas __________________________________ 13
Figure 5: Power pack with EU, UK, USA and Australia adapters___________ 13
Figure 6: Attaching the RM CoolClamp ______________________________ 15
Figure 7: Fine adjustment of the force balance ________________________ 16
Appendix C: Tables Index
Table 1: Technical Data __________________________________________ 18
Table 2: Abbreviation Glossary ____________________________________ 20
Appendix D: Document History
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