| FAQ: Leica CV5030 Coverslipper | ||||
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| 01. | The amount of mounting medium selected works fine sometimes but at other times it does not – what is the problem? | |||
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| A:Different amounts of medium may be required at different times of the day The viscosity of mounting media is temperature-dependent. As a rule of thumb, the viscosity of the medium becomes lower when ambient temperature rises. read more ... |
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| 02. | The CV5030 mounting media bottle is difficult to open - why ? | |||
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| A:The mounting medium in the bottle is kept under pressure, which, combined with the viscosity of the mounting medium, may cause problems when attempting to open the bottle cap. Always press the “Vent Bottle” button to de-press read more ... |
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| 03. | What should we bear in mind when changing the medium bottle? | |||
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| A: Several things should be observed. If you continue using the same medium, prepare a new bottle of the same medium by opening it and placing it in the fume hood over night for de-gassing. This will reduce the risk of air bubbl read more ... |
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| 04. | No medium is dispensed after changing the medium bottle – what is the problem? | |||
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| A: The dispenser system is blocked Remove the dispensing nozzle and soak in xylene over night. Remove any dried medium remnants with a fine needle and ensure the nozzle is perfectly clean and straight before re-installation. Yo read more ... |
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