TANNER Scientific TN1500 User Manual

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TN1500
Embedding Center
Read Prior to Operation!
Always keep this manual near the unit!
WP46818
06.02.15

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  • Page 1 User Manual User Manual TN1500 Embedding Center Read Prior to Operation! Always keep this manual near the unit! WP46818 06.02.15...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.2 | Temperature Setting..................11 6.3 | Timer Setting....................12 6.4 | Clock Setting....................13 6.5 | Running Manual Mode................13 6.6 | Cooling Plate Operation................14 7 | Cleaning & Maintenance..........15 8 | Warranty & Service............15 9 | Troubleshooting..............16 Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center 1...
  • Page 4: General Summary

    • Keys with light indicator. • Low voltage and adjustable LED illumination system w/adjustable flow tube. • Two module configurable options (left to right or right to left). Tanner Scientific ® TN1500-Embedding Center 2 Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center...
  • Page 5: Installation

    Unpacking • Examine the package before opening. If damaged, do NOT open and immediately contact Tanner Scientific®, and the transportation carrier. • Unpack the carton removing all components and user manual. • Remove the unit from the carton using the two black securing straps.
  • Page 6: Technical Parameters

    0°C to 85°C 15-20 min Thermal Chambers 0°C to 85°C 15-20 min Hot Plate 0°C to 85°C 15-20 min Cold Plate 0°C to -10°C 30 min Forceps Holders 0°C to 85°C — — 15-20 min 4 Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center...
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    • The back of the instrument must be placed at least 15cm from the wall. Attention: • Use heating elements only as needed. • Turn to sleep mode or away when not in use. Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center 5...
  • Page 8: Equipment Overview

    9 – Forceps Holder 4 – Thermal Chamber 10 – Rear Panels (On Back of Instrument) 5 – Paraffin Dispenser 11 – Cooling Plate 6 – Small Cryo Plate 12 – Cooling Plate Control Panel 6 Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center...
  • Page 9 • Used to keep the “blocks” warm. • Has programmable • Has programmable temperature control. temperature control. • Removable transfer trays. 9 – Forceps Holder • Maintains independent temperature. Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center 7...
  • Page 10 Rear Panel of Cooling Plate A – Power Switch B – Fuse Pocket C – Power Socket D – Grounding Wire Connector E – Back Cover * Panel components may change depending on date of manufacture. 8 Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center...
  • Page 11 Image 5.6 Cooling Plate Control Panel A – Setting Indicator LCD Display Screen B – Running Indicator C – Set Key D – Increase E – Decrease Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center 9...
  • Page 12: Operation

    HOME SCREEN Paraffin [AUTO MODE] Running..FRI 18:40 Right Thermal Tank Chamber PARAFFIN: 65°C RIGHT: 65°C HOT PLATE: 55°C LEFT: 55°C Left Thermal Working Chamber DISPENSER: 67°C CRYO: — Table Paraffin Small Cryo-Plate Dispenser 10 Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center...
  • Page 13: Main Control Panel Setup

    3) Choose the working zone. 4) Use (+) or (—) to increase or decrease the temperature figures. 5) Once you have selected your desired temperature ranges, press the AUTO/MAN key to return back to the home screen. Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center 11...
  • Page 14: Timer Setting

    NOTE: If on and off times are both 00:00, that means the instrument will not turn on that day. NOTE: If the instrument is turned on according to a pre-set starting time, it will automatically start to work at that time in automatic mode. 12 Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center...
  • Page 15: Clock Setting

    18:40 PARAFFIN: 65°C RIGHT: 65°C HOT PLATE: 55°C LEFT: 55°C DISPENSER: 67°C CRYO: — [MAN MODE] Off Work 18:40 PARAFFIN: 65°C RIGHT: 65°C HOT PLATE: 55°C LEFT: 55°C DISPENSER: 67°C CRYO: — Tanner Scientifi c® TN1500 - Embedding Center 13...
  • Page 16: Cooling Plate Operation

    • If the actual temperature is lower than setting temperature, the compressor will automatically stop running. When the actual temperature is higher than setting temperature, the compressor will restart. • For convenience, the preset temperature range is -5° to -10°C. 14 Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center...
  • Page 17: Cleaning & Maintenance

    • Service terms are only provided for those who regularly use the instrument and operate the instrument according to its instructions. Disposal of Unwanted Instruments Discarding the instrument and its parts should be done according to current laws and regulations. Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center 15...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    + Contact technical support. may be broken. + Fan does not work or + Will cool down but temperature airflow is blocked. + Contact technical support. cannot reach setting temperature. + Not enough refrigerating fluid. 16 Tanner Scientific® TN1500 - Embedding Center...
  • Page 19 Tanner Scientific® has no obligation to update the present manual periodically and on a continuing basis according to the latest technical developments, nor to provide customers with extra copies or updates of this user manual.
  • Page 20 1073 Tallevast Rd Sarasota, Florida 34243 888.708.5233 Info@TannerScientific.com www.TannerScientific.com...

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