Leica RM2125 - Manual

Leica RM2125

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  • Page 2 – Leica RM2125 Troubleshooting Guide; Table of Contents
  • Page 3 – Problem; The clearance angle is too small.; Schedule a service call
  • Page 4 – schedule a service call
  • Page 5 – Use a different part of the cutting edge or use a new knife/blade.; II) Blade/knife is gummed up with paraffin; Pre-cool the specimen on a cold plate.; VI) Paraffin buildup on the back of the pressure plate.
  • Page 6 – VII) Knife blade is not parallel with pressure plate.; Schedule a service call.
  • Page 7 – Sectioning speed too high.; Rotate the handwheel at a slower speed.; VI) High profile knife may be too thick.; Try using a different brand or grade of blades.; VII) Wax buildup on the back of the front pressure plate.; Clean back of pressure plate.
  • Page 8 – X) Vibration in specimen advance system.
  • Page 9 – Try to move the blade or replace it.
  • Page 10 – I) Specimen reached the front feed limit.; Remove any obstruction.
  • Page 11 – a) Adjust the handwheel position and/or collar sleeve position.
  • Page 12 – Adjust the temperature or humidity level in the room.
  • Page 13 – Clean the plate with a swab moistened with Xylene.
  • Page 14 – I) Retraction mechanism on specimen advance system is defective.
  • Page 15 – I) Linear bearings in cage are at their lower limits.; Linear bearings need to be cleaned and possibly re-greased.; II) Alignment of bearing cage is incorrect.
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Page 2 - Leica RM2125 Troubleshooting Guide; Table of Contents

Leica RM2125 Troubleshooting Guide Table of Contents Problem Page 1. Thick and thin sections 1-2 2. Compressed sections (sections are extremely compressed, wrinkled or jammed together) 3-4 3. Chatter 5-6 4. Scratches or splits in sections 7 5. No specimen advance (no section produced) 8 6. Drifting ...

Page 3 - Problem; The clearance angle is too small.; Schedule a service call

Leica RM2125 Troubleshooting Guide Problem 1. Thick and thin sections a) Partial sections b) Shorter sections in ribbon c) Section thickness varies from one section to another d) Skipping sections e) Varied thickness in one individual section Cause(s) / Corrective Action I) The clearance angle is to...

Page 4 - schedule a service call

Leica RM2125 Troubleshooting Guide Problem 1. Thick and thin sections (continued) a) Partial sections b) Shorter sections in ribbon c) Section thickness varies from one section to another d) Skipping sections e) Varied thickness in one individual section Cause(s) / Corrective Action VI) Backlash in ...

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