Transfer rod to Prep Manipulator

1. Set manipulator position:
1. Top (vertical motion) micrometer: 11.05 mm
2. Z (horizontal insertion) screw: 105 mm (scale ends at 100, engraved on one support rod) There is also a red sharpie mark on the support rods
3. Rotary motion 300 degrees (red mark on top of support)
4. These positions are approximate, adjustment may be required to engage sample.
2. To transfer the sample to the stage: Slide the transfer rod forward until the long pins engage the rectangular hole in the side of the manipulator stage. 
1. If there is any resistance, adjust the height, insertion, rotation until the motion is easy.
3. The sample plate should slide into the dock on the manipulator.
1. If there is any resistance, adjust the height, insertion, rotation until the motion is easy.
2. Insert the sample plate fully, until the metal part of the transfer rod touches the dock, then rotate the transfer rod handle to open the jaws.
3. Now retract the transfer rod, leaving the sample plate on the manipulator dock.