5.5 Noise and vibration levels 6 Operate the device 6.1 Control panel functions 7 Maintenance and service 7.1 General cleaning 7.2 Daily 7.3 Weekly 7.4 Monthly 7.4.1 LaboForce-50 - pressure feet 7.5 Spare parts 7.6 Service and repair 7.7 Disposal LaboForce-50...
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8 Troubleshooting 9 Technical data 9.1 Technical data - LaboForce-50 9.2 Diagrams - LaboForce-50 9.3 Legal and regulatory information 10 Manufacturer Declaration of Incorporation of Partly Completed Machinery LaboForce-50...
1 About this manual About this manual CAUTION Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment. Note Read the Instruction Manual carefully before use. Note If you wish to view specific information in detail, see the online version of this manual.
The machine must be disconnected from the electrical power supply before any service. Wait 5 minutes until residual potential on the capacitors is discharged. Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment.
Getting started Device description LaboForce-50 is a control panel/specimen mover unit which can be mounted on the following machines for semi-automatic materialographic preparation (grinding/polishing): LaboPol-20, LaboPol-30 and LaboPol-60. The operator selects the grinding/polishing surface and the cooling fluid/abrasive suspension to be applied.
The operator cleans the specimens before the next preparation step or inspection. The machine must always be used with the splash guard in place. If the emergency stop is activated, the power to all moving parts is cut. LaboForce-50 Front view A Control panel...
• Package the unit securely before transportation. Insufficient packaging could cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty. Contact Struers Service. • We recommend that you use the original packaging and fittings.
Spacer and 2 M4 screws for mounting on LaboPol-30 and LaboPol-60 Spacing disc Allen key for mounting the specimen mover plate Instruction Manual set Installation - LaboForce-50 Install the specimen mover in the connection hole of the machine. Note This device must be mounted securely on the machine.
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Connect the communication cable on the column to the connection port on the machine. Guide the column down into the connection hole. Turn the column until the spacer sits securely in the connection hole. A Spacer B M4 screws LaboForce-50...
Push the specimen mover plate upwards and use the Allen key to tighten the screw to secure it in position. See Make sure that the specimen mover plate is securely mounted. Lower the housing back into position. A Screw LaboForce-50...
Moves the specimen mover head to the right. Place the specimen mover plate in a position that allows the specimen to run 3 – 4 mm over the edge of the preparation disc. A Disc edge B Specimen mover plate LaboForce-50...
See also the section "Intended use" for the specific machine manual. Control panel functions CAUTION Keep clear of rotating parts during operation. CAUTION When working at machines with rotating parts, take care to prevent clothes and/or hair from being caught by the rotating parts. LaboForce-50...
The serial number and the voltage are stated on the type plate of the machine. General cleaning To ensure a longer lifetime for your machine, we strongly recommends regular cleaning. Note Do not use a dry cloth as the surfaces are not scratch resistant. LaboForce-50...
Clean all accessible surfaces with a soft damp cloth and common household detergents. Monthly 7.4.1 LaboForce-50 - pressure feet The force on the pressure feet is generated by friction pins held in place by the screws in the spring housing.
8 Troubleshooting For further information, or to check the availability of spare parts, contact Struers Service. Contact information is available on Struers.com. Service and repair We recommend that a regular service check be carried out yearly or after every 1500 hours of use.
Storage and transport Surrounding 0 – 60°C/32 – 140°F conditions temperature Humidity < 85 % RH non-condensing Power supply LaboForce-50 is connected directly to LaboPol Dimensions and weight Width 18.3 cm/7.2” Depth 43.5 cm/17.1” Height 51.6 cm/20.3” (measured from the...
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9 Technical data 16353050 B LaboForce-50...
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9 Technical data 16353100 D LaboForce-50...
Responsibility of the manufacturer The following restrictions should be observed, as violation of the restrictions may cause cancellation of Struers legal obligations. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors in the text and/or illustrations in this manual. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the supplied version of the equipment.
Based on: 16357902 C Declaration of Incorporation of Partly Completed Machinery Manufacturer Struers ApS • Pederstrupvej 84 • DK-2750 Ballerup • Denmark Name LaboForce-50 Function Specimen mover for LaboPol-20, LaboPol-30, LaboPol-60 Grinding/Polishing machine Type Cat. no. 06356127 The above listed machinery is only intended to be used...
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