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Operating Manual
pfm Rotary 3004 M
Please read this operating manual
carefully before using the instrument
for the first time and make certain
that you are familiar with the method
of operation as well as the instrument’s
operating elements to ensure that it
is used in the correct way.
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Note
Note
Dear customer!
Please read this operating manual carefully before using the instrument for the first time and
make certain that you are familiar with the method of operation as well as the instrument‘s
operating elements to ensure that it is used in the correct way.
Serial number:
Above, please enter the serial number of your instrument, which can be found on the nameplate.
Part 2 – Introduction 5
2.1 Views of the pfm Rotary 3004 M 5
2.2 Benefits of the pfm Rotary 3004 M 6
2.3 Details of the pfm Rotary 3004 M 6
2.4 Technical data of the pfm Rotary 3004 M 6
2.5 Device type/nameplate 7
2.6 Scope of delivery 7
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Safety instructions
Part 2 – Introduction
10 Finger guard
11 Pressure plate
12 Knife holder
13 Section waste tray
14 Handwheel
15 Adjusting screws for
object orientation
16 Handwheel lock
14
17 Clamping lever for
15
pressure plate
10 18 Scale for the knife
11 setting angle
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Introduction
Including
1 Disposable blade holder complete, low profile (narrow blade)
1 Section waste tray
1 Protective cover
1 Operating manual IFU2003004
Without object clamp
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Operating instructions
The operator is responsible for checking that the instrument is working properly and safely. The operator
shall assume responsibility for any use of special equipment and/or materials for operating the instrument.
3.2 Sectioning
The sectioning function of the pfm The upward movement of the object
Rotary 3004 M is operated manually is achieved by turning the handwheel
by turning the handwheel clockwise. further. Mechanical retraction is
The section is produced during the activated during this upward
downward movement of the object. movement, in order to reduce the
1
wear of the knife/blade and object.
1 Handwheel
1 Section counter
1 WARNNING
Caution! A red marker on the
2 object support also indicates
that the front or rear end
position of the horizontal
stroke has been reached.
1 Handwheel
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Operating instructions
1 Trimming device
1 Adapter orientable
1 Clamping lever
2 Adjusting screws for object
orientation
1 Adapter hole
2 Nut
3 Threaded brass bolt
1 Clamping lever
2 Adjusting screws for object
orientation
3 Adapter orientable
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Operating instructions
1 Handwheel
2 Handwheel lock
1 Finger guard
2 Disposable blade holder upper jaw
3 Knife holder base
3.17 Disposable blade holder upper jaw, low profile (narrow blade)
In order to fix the microtome blade via the scale on the knife holder base
with the pressure plate in the upper and the index on the disposable blade
jaw of the disposable blade holder, the holder upper jaw. The clearance angle
1
gap between the pressure plate and the adjustment is released or clamped using
mounting rail must first be opened. To the clamping lever on the left hand
2 3
do this, move the clamping lever for side. Under usual circumstances a
4 the pressure plate (right hand side) all clearance angle setting of 10° is
the way to its stop. Insert the blade. recommended for the pfm Rotary 3004 M.
During insertion of the blade, the The upper jaw of the disposable blade
pressure plate should be pushed down holder is available either as a low
1 Pressure plate at the lower end to make best possi- profile blade holder for narrow blades
2 Clamping lever clearance angle ble use of the gap. The clamping of the or as a high profile blade holder for
adjustment blade is also made using this clamping wide blades.
3 Clamping lever pressure plate lever. The clearance angle is adjusted
4 Knife angle scale
1 1
1 Disposable blade holder upper jaw 1 Disposable blade holder upper jaw
Low profile (narrow blade) High profile (wide blade)
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Operating instructions
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Working with the microtome
4.4 Troubleshooting
4.5 Malfunctions
5.1 Maintenance
In order to guarantee the sectioning quality and operation of remains in faultless condition. Details can be obtained from
the rotary microtome, annual routine maintenance should your local sales representative or directly from pfm medical ag.
be carried out by a qualified service technician. pfm medical ag
can service your instrument to ensure that it always
5.4 Warranty
The device has been carefully checked and tested by us. To assert a claim under this undertaking, the device involved
However, in the event of any defect, apart from minor defects, in the complaint must be sent to us, at the customer‘s
occurring in a device or spare part distributed by us up to one expense and risk, with a detailed description of the defect
year from delivery, we undertake to remedy the defect to the complained of, specifying the purchase order number, delivery
extent specified below, without prejudice to any statutory or note number and invoice number. Our address is as follows:
other contractual claims, even where the defect was not pfm medical ag, Wankelstraße 60, 50996 Köln, Germany.
present on delivery to the customer, provided that there
has been no unauthorized interference with the device by Claims under this undertaking expire 6 months from
third parties. This does not include any assurance of the assertion of the claim, but not before the end of the claim
equipment being free of wear and tear, or any guarantee of the period. This undertaking and any claims, rights and
constitution or durability of the device. obligations arising therefrom are subject solely to the material
law of the Federal Republic of Germany, to the exclusion of
The remedying of defects under this undertaking shall be standards of International Private Law and UN Law on the
carried out, at our discretion, by the replacement or repair Sale of Goods. Our general supply and payment terms apply as
of defective parts. Spare parts may be supplied for up to supplementary conditions.
5 years after the delivery of the device. Any warranty claims
on the part of the customer beyond the preceding are
hereby excluded, without prejudice to any statutory or other
contractual claims. This applies in particular to any claims for
compensation for damage, consequential damage or costs
relating to the defect. The transport of the device to us and
return transport during this period shall be at the customer‘s
risk.
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Accessories
Part 6 – Accessories
Universal cassette clamp Universal cassette clamp,
REF 010003 orientable
▸ Object clamp to be used with REF 013019
orientable adapter or fixed ▸ Universal cassette clamp,
adapter orientable
▸ Quick-release clamp system- ▸ Quick-release clamp system
for all available cassettes for all available cassettes
▸ Crossways and lengthways- ▸ Crossways and lengthways
clamping possible clamping possible
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Contact
Should you have any questions our Customer
Solutions Team is happy to advise you.
service@pfmmedical.com
+49 (0)2236 9641-220
+49 (0)2236 9641-51
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