Quality and Experience

Operating Manual
pfm Rotary 3005 E
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 instruction 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.

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 Content

Part 1 – Safety instructions  5

1.1 Microtome safety devices 5
1.2 Operating the instrument 6
1.3 General precautions 6

Part 2 – Introduction 7
2.1 Views of the pfm Rotary 3005 E 7
2.2 Details of the pfm Rotary 3005 E 8
2.3 Technical data for the pfm Rotary 3005 E 8
2.4 Device type, nameplate 9
2.5 Scope of delivery 9

Part 3 – Operating instructions 10

3.1 Unpacking and setting up 10
3.2 Initial operation 10
3.3 Switching on the instrument 10
3.4 Touchscreen control panel  11
3.5 Menu settings 11
3.6 Selecting Trimming and Coarse Feed modes 12
3.7 Function and adjustment of the Trimming and Coarse Feed modes 12
3.8 Setting the section thickness 12
3.9 Retraction of sample  12
3.10 Sectioning the sample 13
3.11 Changing samples/interruption of work 13
3.12 Memo 13
3.13 Remaining feed indication 13
3.14 Section counter 13
3.15 Mounting the object 14
3.16 Standard object clamp 14
3.17 Universal cassette clamp 14
3.18 Object orientation 14
3.19 Adjusting the orientable adapter 15
3.20 Setting the clearance angle 15
3.21 Removing/attaching the object clamp 15
3.22 Handwheel lock 16
3.23 Knife holder 16
3.24 Knife holder base 16
3.25 Knife holder mounting device 17
3.26 Disposable blade holder upper jaw low profile (narrow blade) 17
3.27 Section waste tray 18
3.28 Malfunctions and their correction 18

Part 4 – Working with the microtome 19

4.1 Preparing, embedding and sectioning the object 19
4.2 Information about how to avoid problems 19
4.3 Trouble-shooting 20

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Part 5 – Microtome maintenance, cleaning and care 21

5.1 Maintenance 21
5.2 Cleaning and care 21
5.3 Returning the microtome for repair or maintenance 21
5.4 Instrument fuse 21
5.5 Warranty 22
5.6 Declaration of Conformity 22

Part 6 – Disposal of the microtome when put out of use 23

Part 7 – Accessories 24

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 Safety instructions

Part 1 – Safety instructions

Please read this operating manual carefully before using the pfm Rotary 3005 E. Make certain
that you are familiar with its control elements and the method of operation. Please observe the
following precaution measures during each operation of the instrument. Failure to observe these
precaution measures is contrary to the recognized standards of good practice and to the intended
use of the instrument.

If the above rule is violated, pfm medical ag shall assume no liability.

1.1 Microtome safety devices

The microtome is fitted with the following safety devices:

Finger protection on the knife holder

Before manipulating the knife, knife
1 holder or object, or changing the object,
always cover the cutting edge with the
finger guard!

1 Finger guard

Handwheel lock
When object and knife are being
mounted the handwheel lock should
be activated to prevent injury during
the mounting process. The M-STOP
field lights up when the handwheel is
1 locked.
M -ST O P

1 Handwheel lock

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1.2 Operating the instrument
▸ Take care when handling knives or disposable blades.
The cutting edge is extremely sharp and may cause
severe injury.
▸ When setting up the object and the knife, the handwheel
should be locked in order to reduce any risk of injury
during this procedure. Please use the finger guard!
▸ I f possible, set up the object first before clamping the
knife/blade holder into the knife holder.
▸ A knife or blade holder not in use should always be kept
in the knife box.
▸ Never try to catch a falling knife/blade holder.
1.3 General precautions
Please take special note of the following warnings:
Beware of explosive gases
The instrument may not be used if dangerous gas
concentrations could occur in the surroundings.
Risk of infection
When working with infectious materials, appropriate
safety measures must be implemented. The specimens used
may potentially be infectious. The general laboratory rules
regarding protection against infections must therefore be
observed.
Risk of radioactivity
When working with radioactive materials, the applicable
radiation protection regulations must be followed. Protective
clothing must be worn in accordance with the rules and
regulations that apply in the respective laboratory for
handling radioactively contaminated materials. For the
disposal of radioactive waste, the applicable regulations
will apply in each instance.
Avoiding malfunctions
To avoid malfunctions the instrument may not be used
close to radio transmitters, e.g. mobile phones. If the
instrument malfunctions please switch it off and contact
your dealer.
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▸ Take care during sectioning and when removing sections.
▸ Always turn the handwheel clockwise.
▸ When sectioning take all necessary safety precautions
(e.g. wear protective goggles when sectioning
brittle material).
▸ Warning! Before starting the reference run always
move the knife holder to the front position. Otherwise
damage could be done to the knife holder, because,
depending on the position of the object holder, the
latter moves backward during the reference run.
Caution
Before switching the instrument on for the first time,
please check at the installation location that the supply
voltage and frequency match the information given on
the nameplate.
Protective earthing of the instrument
In order to avoid the risk of electrocution, the instrument
must be properly connected to an earth conductor. The
instrument is equipped with a mains power plug with
earth conductor. It is very important to check that the
mains power outlet used is equipped with an earth condtor,
and that it complies with the regulations of the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Mains voltage precautions
Never remove housing components. The replacement of
components and alignment must be carried out only by
trained service technicians.
WARNING
C aution! Make sure that the electricity supply
is disconnected before removing any part of
the housing.
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Part 2 – Introduction

2.1 Views of the pfm Rotary 3005

1 Control wheel Settings
2 Control wheel Coarse
Feed/Trimming
3 Display
4 Universal cassette clamp
5 Clamping lever for
clearance angle
1 adjustment
7 6 Clamping levers for knife
2 holder
7 Clamping lever for object
3
orientation
8
4
8 Finger guard
5

9 Pressure plate
10 Knife holder
11 Section waste tray
12 Handwheel
13 Adjustment screws for
object orientation
14 Handwheel lock
15 Clamping lever for
12
pressure plate
13 16 Knife angle scale

10 14
15
11 16

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1 Nameplate
2 Mains connection/
instrument fuse

2.2 Details of the pfm Rotary 3005 E

▸ Ergonomic design ▸ Memory function
▸ Backlash- and maintenance-free horizontal and vertical ▸ Section counter
cross-roller bearing system ▸ Section thickness addition
▸ Smooth-running handwheel ▸ Finger guard
▸ Handwheel locking system in each position ▸ Section waste tray
▸ Quick change system for object clamps ▸ Anodised surface, easy to clean
▸ Simple object orientation
▸ A ll electronic settings and functions are operated by a
touch screen

2.3 Technical data for the pfm Rotary 3005 E

▸ Section thickness: 0.5 - 100 μm ▸O
 bject orientation: x- and y-axes universal 8°
▸ S etting range: 0.5 - 10 μm in 0.5 μm steps / z-axis up to 360°
10 - 20 μm in 1 μm steps / 20 - 50 μm in 5 μm steps / ▸M
 aximum sample size:
50 - 100 μm in 10 μm steps ▸ Universal cassette clamp, standard embedding cassettes
▸ Trimming mode: 1 - 500 μm ▸ Standard object clamp large, sample size 45 x 60 mm
▸R  etraction: 0 - 100 μm in 5 μm steps ▸ Universal cassette clamp large, super mega embedding
▸C  oarse feed speed: 1.7 mm/sec. cassettes
▸R  emaining feed indication 1 mm horizontal: ▸P
 ower supply: 100/120/230/240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
visual and audible ▸D
 imensions (W/D/H): 450 x 530 x 275 mm
▸ Horizontal range: 30 mm ▸W
 eight: 38 kg
▸V  ertical range: 70 mm

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2.4 Device type, nameplate

The nameplate is attached to the back of the instrument.
The figure below is only an example.

2.5 Scope of delivery

pfm Rotary 3005 E
REF: 0300510

Including
1 Disposable blade holder complete, low profile (narrow blade)
1 Section waste tray
1 Protective cover
1 Operating manual IFU2003005
Without object clamp

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Part 3 – Operating instructions

3.1 Unpacking and setting up

▸ Disassemble the packaging and remove the instrument.
▸ Do not carry or lift the instrument by the handwheel,
knife holder or control wheel.
▸ P lease observe the operating instructions contained in the
package.
▸ Position the instrument so that the handwheel is freely
and easily accessible.
▸ The microtome should be positioned on a stable, vibration-
free table.
▸ If other instruments in the vicinity of the microtome
generate vibrations, these can interfere with the
sectioning process.
▸ Position the instrument so that the power plug is always
accessible.
▸ The room temperature should be between + 10 °C and + 40 °C.
▸ Relative air humidity should not exceed 80 %.

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 Initial operation

▸ Before switching on the microtome ▸ The insert for the instrument fuse
for the first time, you must make sure (T2.0A) is situated next to the mains
that the supply voltage and frequency connection socket.
specified on the nameplate matches ▸ Switch on the mains power switch.
the mains voltage specifications at ▸ Only use the mains power cable sup-
the installation location. plied. It has a ferrite core.
▸ Connect the mains power cable with
the connection socket at the back of
1 2 3 the instrument.

1 Connection socket
2 Instrument fuse
3 Power switch

3.3 Switching on the instrument

After switching on the instrument
an audible signal can be heard, and
“REFERENCING” is shown on the
display. Referencing is started by
pressing S ta r t . After this, the
display automatically goes back to the
control panel display.
WARNING
W arning! Before starting the
reference run always move the
knife holder to the front
position. Otherwise damage
could be done to the knife
holder, because, depending
on the position of the object
holder, the latter moves
backward during the reference
run.

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3.4 Touchscreen control panel

1 M-STOP
2 Section thickness
3 Trimming
4 Trimming automatically/manually
11 1 5 Retraction
6 Section counter
7 Remaining feed
2 4 8 Menu
3 9 Memo
10 Delete
5 11 Control wheel Settings
6 12 Control wheel Coarse Feed/Trimming
12
7

8 9 10

3.5 Menu settings

Press the Men U button to get
to a submenu with the following
subfunctions:
Buzzer
Press the B UZZER button to switch
the buzzer on or off.
LANGUAGE
Press the Lan g uag e button to
select between the different languages.
BRIGHTNESS
Press the B RIGH TNE S S button to
adjust the brightness of the display.
You can select one of three levels.
RESET/FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
Press the Reset button to reset
the instrument to factory defaults.

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3.6 Selecting Trimming and Coarse Feed modes

By pressing the Trimming/Coarse Feed control wheel
you can switch between trimming and coarse feed.

3.7 Function and adjustment of the Trimming and Coarse Feed modes
By pressing the Trimming/Coarse Feed control wheel you WA R NING
can switch between the Trimming and Coarse Feed modes. C aution! The advance via Trimming AUT is interrupted
Press the T r immI ng button to select the required value by only when the function is deactivated again using the
turning the Settings control wheel. Press the T rimmIn g control wheel (turning it forwards).
button again or press the Settings control wheel to save the
set value. Manual trimming (Trimming MAN)
In manual trimming, infeed occurs only when the Trimming/
Trimming function Coarse Feed control wheel is turned forwards during sectioning.
The Trimming function can be used to select either manual or If the control wheel is released the infeed automatically
automatic sectioning of the specimen. The required function is reverts to the preselected section thickness.
activated by pressing the m a n or A U T button. When
the T r immI n g AUT function has been activated the Coarse feed functions
AUT button blinks. The coarse feed function is intended to quickly change the
distance from the sample to the knife or away from the
Adjusting the trimming thickness during the trimming knife. In the Coarse Feed mode the advance feed only works
It is also possible to change the preset trimming thickness when the Trimming/Coarse Feed control wheel is turned
during the trimming by turning the Settings control wheel. forward.

Automatic trimming (Trimming AUT)

In automatic trimming the function is activated by briefly
turning the Trimming/Coarse Feed control wheel forwards
and deactivated again by turning it forwards again. If the
function is deactivated the infeed automatically reverts to
the preselected section thickness.

3.8 Setting the section thickness

Press the T H I C K NES S button to select the required Adjusting the section thickness during sectioning
value by turning the Settings control wheel. Press the It is also possible to change the preset section thickness du-
TH I C KNES S button again or press the Settings control ring the sectioning by turning the Settings control wheel.
wheel to save the set value.

3.9 Retraction of sample

The retraction function is activated by pressing the
RET RA C T I O N button. Turn the Settings control wheel to

select the required value. Press the RET RA C T IO N button on

the display again or press the Settings control wheel to save
the set value. When the value is 0, retraction is deactivated.
Retraction is activated during the upwards motion in order
to protect the knife/blade and object from damage.

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3.10 Sectioning the sample

▸ Release the handwheel lock. ▸ If automatic trimming is deactivated (TRIMMING AUT)
▸ Coarsely advance the sample using the Trimming/Coarse or if the Trimming/Coarse Feed control wheel is released
Feed control wheel in the Coarse Feed mode. (TRIMMING MAN) the infeed automatically reverts to the
▸ Move the object towards the knife using the Coarse Feed mode. preselected section thickness.
▸ Change to Trimming mode (AUT/MAN) by pressing the
Trimming/Coarse Feed control wheel and trim the sample
by turning the handwheel.

3.11 Changing samples/interruption of work

Changing samples
▸ Use the Trimming/Coarse Feed control wheel to change
to the Coarse Feed mode and make sure that the object is
moved far enough away from the knife.
▸ Lock the handwheel.
▸ Cover the knife blade with the finger guard.
▸ Change the sample.
Interruption of work
▸ Use the Trimming/Coarse Feed control wheel to change
to the Coarse Feed mode and make sure that the object is
moved far enough away from the knife.
▸ Lock the handwheel.
▸ Cover the knife blade with the finger guard.

3.12 Memo
By pressing the M e mo button (acoustic signal) the sample’s
present horizontal position is saved. By pressing the Memo
button again the saved sample position is restored.

3.13 Remaining feed indication

R-F eed 0 0 0 0 0

The remaining feed amount is indicated acoustically and end position “Front” the value 0 is shown. An acoustic
optically. The potential remaining feed amount in μm is signal sounds between the positions 29000 and 30000 and
shown optically on the display. In the reference position between 1000 and 0 to indicate that only 1000 μm (1 mm)
“Rear” the value 30000 is shown on the display. In the of feed remains.

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 Rear end position

2 Front end position

3.14 Section counter

A section counter is used to add up the sections performed.
After each turn of the handwheel the counter increases by
one. By pressing the DE L button the section counter is
set to zero.

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3.15 Mounting the object

The object is mounted using different
clamping systems. An orientable
adapter allows easy alignment of the
1 object to the sectioning level. The
orientable adapter can be screwed to
the appropriate clamp if needed.
WARNING
Caution! It is imperative
that the handwheel be locked
when working in the object
orientation area.

1 Adapter orientable

3.16 Standard object clamp

The standard object clamp is used for
paraffin or plastic blocks of square or
rectangular shapes.

3.17 Universal cassette clamp

The universal cassette clamp, which
is operated via the clamping lever, is
used for mounting standard
embedding cassettes. The clamping
lever must be pulled upward to insert
or withdraw an embedding cassette.
WARNING
Caution! The contact surfaces
on the cheeks of the object
clamps must be free of any
residual paraffin. Otherwise
proper clamping cannot be
guaranteed.

3.18 Object orientation

In order to move the object to the
required position, the clamping lever
must first be loosened (red marker
1 point forward-facing). Movement of
2 the object along the x- and y-axes of
about 8° in each direction is
possible using the coaxial adjusting
screws. The clamping lever is set to
the clamp position as soon as the
required position is reached. The set
position is thus fixed.

1 Clamping lever
2 Adjusting screws for object
orientation

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3.19 Adjusting the orientable adapter

To adjust the clamping of the orientable
adapter, first insert a screwdriver in
the hole in the adapter to fix it firmly.
Unscrew the nut with a 13 mm open
spanner. Then use an 8 mm open
spanner to screw the threaded brass
1
bolt inwards or outwards as required
2 and tighten the nut again with the 13
3 mm spanner. To test the clamping
insert the adapter in the guide bore
and tighten it with the clamping lever.
If fixation is not adequate the process
must be repeated and the brass bolt
adjusted in the required direction. It
must be possible to fix the clamping
lever at an angle of about 45° in both
directions.

1 Adapter hole
2 Nut
3 Threaded brass bolt

3.20 Setting the clearance angle

There are index markings on the right
hand side of the knife holder for
setting the clearance angle. Release
2 the clamping lever on the left hand
side of the knife holder and set the
required clearance angle. Then refix
the knife holder in the required
1 position with the clamping lever.

1 Knife angle scale

2 Clamping lever for setting
clearance angle

3.21 Changing the object mounting device

To change the object clamp, loosen the
clamping lever and remove it from the
1 guide bore. Both adjusting screws must
2 be turned as far as the red markers.
Then the entire object mounting device,
3
or the clamp together with the
orientable adapter, can be removed
upwards. The new object clamp is
fitted in reverse order. Please observe
the guide bore position in the adapter to
1 Clamping lever for object allow reinsertion of the clamping lever.
orientation After each exchange, check to see if the
2 Adjusting screws for object clamping lever is sufficiently clamped.
orientation If it is not properly clamped, vibrations
3 Orientable adapter for object etc. can occur while sectioning.
mounting

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3.22 Handwheel lock

The handwheel can be locked within
360°. To lock it, the slide of the handwheel
lock is pushed all the way back. To
1 release the lock the slide must again
be pushed (in the opposite direction).
The M-STOP field lights up when the
2 handwheel is locked.

1 Handwheel
2 Handwheel lock

3.23 Knife holder

The knife holder consists of the knife
holder base and the disposable blade
1 holder upper jaw. The knife holder base
is used for mounting the upper jaw
2 of the knife holder and is fixed to the
base plate of the microtome above the
3 knife holder mounting device. In order
to facilitate cleaning of the disposable holder c a n b e adju s te d a s
blade holder, the upper jaw and the
pressure plate can be detached.
1 Finger guard
2 Disposable blade holder upper jaw
3 Knife holder base
WARNING
C aut ion! It i s i mp er at ive t h at
t he f i n ger g u a rd b e ac t iv ate d
a nd t he h a ndwhe el b e lo c ke d
du r i n g a l l work on t he k n i fe
holder. The p o sit ion of t he
c l a mpi n g le ver on t he k n i fe
ap propr i ate (3 6 0°).

3.24 Knife holder base

The knife holder base is used for
mounting the upper jaw of the knife
holder and is fixed to the base plate of
the microtome above the knife holder
mounting device. The knife holder
base can be released or clamped with
1 1 the knife holder clamping levers (on
the left and right).
2

1 Knife holder base 1 Knife holder base

2 Clamping levers for knife holder

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3.25 Knife holder mounting device

The knife holder base is fixed to the
base plate of the microtome above the
knife holder mounting device. The knife
holder mounting device is operated
via the clamping levers on the left and
right hand side. The mounting device
1 and the precision guide must be free
of any residual paraffin and should be
2 cleaned regularly. The knife holder base
can be released or clamped using the
1 Knife holder mounting device clamping levers on the left and right.
2 Clamping levers for knife holder

3.26 Disposable blade holder upper jaw, low profile (narrow blade)
In order to fix the microtome blade in
the upper jaw of the disposable blade
holder with the pressure plate, the gap
1
between the pressure plate and the
mounting rail must first be opened. To
2 3
do this, move the clamping lever for
4 the pressure plate (right hand side) all
the way to its stop. Insert the blade.
During insertion of the blade, the
pressure plate should be pushed down
1 Pressure plate at the lower end to make best possible
2 Clamping lever for the pressure plate use of the gap. The clamping of the
3 Clamping lever for clearance angle blade is also made using this clamping
adjustment lever. The clearance angle is adjusted
4 Knife angle scale
via the scale on the knife holder base
and the index on the disposable blade
holder upper jaw. The clearance angle
adjustment is released or clamped
using the clamping lever on the left
hand side. Under usual circumstances
a clearance angle setting of 10° is
recommended for the pfm Rotary 3006
EM. The upper jaw of the disposable
blade holder is available either as a low
profile blade holder for narrow blades
or as a high profile blade holder for
wide blades.

1 1

1 1
Disposable blade holder upper jaw Disposable blade holder upper jaw
Low profile (narrow blade) High profile (wide blade)

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3.27 Section waste tray
3.28 Malfunctions and their correction
Defect
No display after switching on
the instrument
Instrument cannot be operated
No infeed during sectioning or
trimming of the sample
Handwheel is hard to turn
The clamping eccentric cannot
be fully tightened
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The section waste tray is anodised and
therefore easy to clean. It is slipped onto
the microtome on two guide rails at the
inside and positioned so that it is felt to
latch.
Possible cause
Mains cable not correctly connected
Mains cable defective
Instrument fuse defective
Handwheel lock is activated
The object has reached the front position
Slide block
Clamping of the adapter is not correctly
adjusted
Elimination
Check the mains cable connection
Check the mains fuse and replace if
necessary
Change the instrument fuse (see 6.4)
Release the handwheel lock
Move the object backwards using the coarse
feed function
Check setting of slide block
Adjust clamping of adapter (see 3.19)
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Part 4 – Working with the microtome
4.1 Preparing, embedding and sectioning the object
The objects must be properly prepared and embedded in
suitable media before sectioning. Different forms and
rectangular specimens as well as the embedding cassette
are used for embedding. Depending on the embedding
form, the object is mounted, in the standard object clamp
or in the universal cassette clamp, and then trimmed.
Using the coarse feed (Coarse Feed/Trimming control
4.2 Information about how to avoid problems
Specimen preparation
When preparing the specimen, the correct fixation and
embedding medium should be selected as well as drainage
and infiltration times observed.
Specimen temperature
Heating of paraffin specimen through direct sunlight or
other heat sources should be avoided, otherwise the paraffin
will become soft so that it will no longer be possible to
section the specimen.
Clamping screws
Tighten all clamping screws on the knife holder and object
holder.
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wheel) the object can be coarsely approached to the blade so
that there is a first contact between the object and the knife
blade. Sectioning can be accelerated using the trimming
function. When the required depth has been reached, turn
the handwheel to home position in order to change from
the trimming mode to the section thickness mode.
Clearance angle
The knife clearance angle should be selected depending on
the specimen.
Sectioning speed
The harder the material, the slower the sectioning speed.
Selection of the FEATHER® microtome blades
Information can be obtained directly from pfm medical ag
or from our responsible sales representative.
service@pfmmedical.com
T +49 (0)2236 9641-220
F +49 (0)2236 9641-51
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4.3 Troubleshooting

Defect Possible cause Elimination

Microtome blade is insufficiently clamped

Thick/Thin sections in the knife holder Check the clamping and clean

Knife holder is insufficiently clamped Check the clamping and clean

Object holder is insufficiently clamped Check the clamping and clean

Incorrect knife holder clearance angle Check, adjust the clearance angle (10°)
Hand wheel does not run
Handwheel lock Check operation/latching and clean
smoothly

Vibration while sectioning Object holder is insufficiently clamped Check the clamping and clean
Knife holder/pressure plate is insufficiently
Check the clamping and clean
clamped

Microtome blade in knife holder Check, adjust position, clean

Sections compressed/wrinkled Incorrect knife holder clearance angle Check, adjust the clearance angle (10°)

Paraffin block too warm Cool down the block

Ribbon sectioning is not Incorrect knife holder clearance angle Check, adjust the clearance angle (10°)
possible
Knife holder/pressure plate is insufficiently Check the clamping and clean
clamped

Crooked sections Lateral edges of the block are not parallel Move them into a parallel position

Blade edge and block are not parallel Align the block

Pressure plate is insufficiently clamped Check the clamping and clean

Sections rolls up Incorrect knife holder clearance angle Check, adjust the clearance angle (10°)

Microtome blade is still too sharp Longer trimming time required

Sections too thick Object holder is insufficiently clamped Check the clamping and clean
Knife holder/pressure plate is insufficiently
Check the clamping and clean
clamped

Paraffin block too warm Cool down the block

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Part 5 – Maintenance, cleaning and care

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
be carried out by a qualified service technician. pfm medical ag.
ag can service your instrument to ensure that it always

5.2 Cleaning and care

It is recommended that the microtome be cleaned depending agents or solvents as these could damage any parts made
on the degree of dirt contamination and frequency of of plastic. The cross roller guides are protected against dirt
operation. To do this, mild household cleaning agents are and need not be cleaned.
suitable. Please do not use any aggressively acting cleaning

5.3 Returning the microtome for repair or maintenance

Generally, repair or maintenance work is carried out locally case, please use the original packaging only. If you do not
on site. If this should not be possible for any special reasons, have it any more, please contact our staff.
the device can be sent to pfm medical ag in Cologne. In this

5.4 Instrument fuse

The instrument fuse is situated on the rear of the instrument, the small protective cover with a small flat screwdriver and
and is integrated into the power switch. In order to replace remove the fuse holder. The fuse can then be replaced by a
the fuse, the instrument must be switched off at the mains new one.
power switch and the power plug must be unplugged. Open

1 2 3

1 Connection socket
2 Instrument fuse
3 Power switch

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5.5 Warranty
We have checked and tested this device thoroughly. To assert a claim under this undertaking, the device invol-
However, in the event of any defect, apart from minor defects, ved in the complaint must be sent to us, at the customer‘s
occurring in a device or spare part distributed by us up to expense and risk, with a detailed description of the defect
one year from delivery, we undertake to remedy the defect complained of, specifying the purchase order number, delivery
to the extent specified below, without prejudice to any note number and invoice number. Our address is as follows:
statutory or other contractual claims, even where the defect pfm medical ag, Wankelstrase 60, 50996 Köln, Germany.
was not present on delivery to the customer, provided that
there has been no unauthorized interference with the Claims under this undertaking expire 6 months from assertion
device by third parties. This does not include any assurance of the claim, but not before the end of the claim period. This
of the equipment being free of wear and tear, or any guarantee undertaking and any claims, rights and obligations arising
of the constitution or durability of the device. therefrom are s ubject solely to the material law of the Fe-
deral Republic of Germany, to the exclusion of standards of
The remedying of defects under this undertaking shall be International Private Law and UN Law on the Sale of Goods.
carried out, at our discretion, by the replacement or repair Our general s upply and payment terms apply as
of defective parts. Spare parts may be supplied for up to 5 supplementary conditions.
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.

5.6 Declaration of Conformity

The current Declaration of Conformity form can be found
on our website: http://www.pfmmedical.com.

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Part 6 – Disposal of the microtome when put out of use

Our Environmental Contribution:

The WEEE directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE = Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment; German: Elektro- und Elektronikge-
räte-Abfall) has been issued in Europe with the aim of reducing the increasing quantity of electronic scrap and electrical
and electronic devices that are no longer required in addition to disposing of them in an environmentally friendly manner.
In Germany, the directive was anchored in the 2005 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), that not only for-
med the basis for the implementation of the WEEE directive, but also for the RoHS (Limitation of Certain Dangerous Subs-
tances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment).

We, pfm medical ag, feel responsible for our products, from the initial idea to their disposal and see the situations as being
an opportunity for us to make our contribution to the conserving of resources. As the manufacturer, we assume responsi-
bility for the disposal of the decommissioned equipment on your behalf.

Please take the following action in order to return the electrical device:

1. Contact us using one of the following possibilities:

By telephone +49 2236 9641-0
By email: service@pfmmedical.com
By post: pfm medical ag, Abteilung Histotechnology, Wankelstr. 60, 50996 Köln, Germany

2. Prepare the device for transportation (please only use the original packaging) and commission a freight forwarder of
your choice with the return transport of the equipment to the following address:
pfm medical ag
Abteilung Histotechnology
Wankelstr. 60
50996 Köln, Germany

3. We bear the costs of the disposal as the manufacturer. Should nothing to the contrary be agreed to, the owner/user of
the device bears the transport and packaging costs.

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Accessories

Part 7 – Accessories
Universal cassette clamp
REF 010003
▸ Object clamp to be used with
orientable adapter or fixed
adapter
▸ Quick-release clamp system-
for all available cassettes
▸ Crossways and lengthways-
clamping possible
Universal cassette clamp,
orientable
REF 013019
▸ Universal cassette clamp,
orientable
▸ Quick-release clamp system
for all available cassettes
▸ Crossways and lengthways
clamping possible

Standard object clamp Standard object clamp,

REF 010004 orientable
▸ Object clamp to be used with REF 010044
orientable adapter or fixed ▸ Orientable version with
adapter adapter
▸ Maximum specimen size: ▸ Maximum specimen size:
40 x 45 mm 40 x 45 mm

Universal cassette clamp Universal cassette clamp

large
REF 013022
▸ Object clamp to be used with
orientable adapter or fixed
adapter
▸ Quick-release clamp system
for large embedding cassettes
▸ Crossways and lengthways
clamping possible
large, orientable
REF 013020
▸ Orientable version with
adapter
▸ Quick-release clamp system
for large embedding cassettes
▸ Crossways and lengthways
clamping possible

Standard object clamp Standard object clamp

large large, orientable
REF 013010 REF 013009
▸ Non-orientable version for ▸ Orientable version with
direct adaptation adapter
▸ For large specimens ▸ For large specimens
▸ Maximum specimen size ▸ Maximum specimen size
45 x 60 mm 45 x 60 mm

Adapter orientable Adapter fixed

REF 013016 REF 030055
▸ The orientable adapter is sui- ▸ Adapter for direct adaptation
table for pfm Slide and Rotary
microtomes.
▸ For object orientation

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Disposable blade holder, Disposable blade holder,

upper jaw, low profile
REF 030052
▸ For use with low profile
disposable microtome blades
(narrow blades).
▸ Removable pressure plate
▸ Easy to clean
upper jaw, high profile
REF 030053
▸ For use with high profile
disposable microtome blades
(wide blades).
▸ Removable pressure plate
▸ Easy to clean

Standard knife holder, Knife holder base

upper jaw REF 030051
REF 030064 ▸ Designed to hold the upper jaw
▸ For use with steel and of the disposable blade holder
tungsten carbide knives up to ▸ Fixed to the microtome base
16 cm length. plate using the knife holder
▸ With finger guard mounting device
▸ Removable
▸ Easy to clean
Section waste tray
REF 030050
▸ Material: anodised aluminium
▸ Easy to clean

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Notes

For your notes

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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

pfm medical ag Certified according to

Wankelstraße 60 DIN EN ISO 13485
50996 Köln
Germany

www.pfmmedical.com – Your information source for the products of pfm medical ag IFU2003005/2016-12