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                                  Figure 1

2. Use the diamond tipped pen to etch the sample number and orientation arrow if applies, onto the bottom right corner of the slide (Fig.2).

Figure 2

3. Flip the slide over and clean off any excess resin the back side of the slide with the flat razor. Then, wipe the slide and PetroThin chuck face clean with a kimwipe and isopropyl alcohol.

SECURING SLIDES

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TO THE CHUCK FACE

1. Connect the vacuum hose on the PetroThin to the vacuum pump hose if not already done (Fig. 3).

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1. Turn on vacuum by turning on the power strip connected to the wall just left of the PetroThin (Do not turn on the Vacuum button on the PetroThin).
   1. Check the oil in the vacuum pump every few days.
2. Hold the back side of the slide onto the chuck face over the vacuum grooves and in the plastic pegs. Close the valve on the upper right side of the Logitech VS2 (Fig.4).
   1. Watch the gauge on the left side; it should be in the green around 25 in/Hg.

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