Slee Trimtec Operating Manual

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O P E R A T I N G

M A N U A L

B L O C K T R I M M E R

T r i m t e c

EFFICIENTLY REMOVES

EXCESS PARAFFIN,

IMPROVED SAFETY

D ES I GN &

M A N UFACT UR I N G

M A D E I N GE R M A NY

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Page 1 O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L B L O C K T R I M M E R T r i m t e c EFFICIENTLY REMOVES EXCESS PARAFFIN, IMPROVED SAFETY D ES I GN &...
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Page 3 The information, numerical data and notes contained in this document represent the current state of scientific knowledge and state-of-the-art technol- ogy as we understand it following thorough investigation in this field. SLEE medical GmbH is under no obligation to update the present manual periodi- cally and on an ongoing basis according to the latest technical developments, nor to provide our customers with additional copies, updates etc.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction _________________________________________________________ 7 General notes Voltage selector switch - WARNING Specimen safety _____________________________________________________ 8 Symbols User safety __________________________________________________________ 9 Power lead and connection to electrical supply Specifications _______________________________________________________ 10 Environment Location ____________________________________________________________ 11 Operating instructions _______________________________________________ 11 Cleaning instructions ________________________________________________ 12 Miniature circuit breakers ____________________________________________ 12 Portable appliance testing ___________________________________________ 12 Calibration and offset instructions ____________________________________ 13...
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Page 7: Introduction
Voltage selector switch - WARNING The Trimtec is equipped with a voltage selector switch on the underside of the device for switching between 115 V and 230 V. The correct voltage for your country was set at the factory. Do not use the switch and do not change the setting!
Page 8: Specimen Safety
Specimen safety It is the user’s responsibility, to ensure that the temperature set on the device, is at a level where no damage is caused to diagnostic specimens used with the equipment. In the event of this device malfunctioning, all specimens within the device should be checked to ensure no harm or damage to the specimen has been caused.
Page 9: User Safety
The device requires no regular servicing, but Slee do recommend an annual inspec- tion, as detailed in the manual which will prolong the life of the device to ensure continued safety.
Page 10: Specifications
Specifications The Slee Trimtec is designed to efficiently remove excess paraffin from the outside of tissue cassettes, with no risk of dam- age to printed text or barcodes, and with improved safety for end users. The hotplate features an anodized silver heated surface which is digitally controlled at a constant temperature.
Page 11: Location
40 °C with a maximum humidity 80 % (temperature 31 °C) decreasing to 50 % (temperature 40 °C). Operating instructions Place the Trimtec on a smooth and level work surface. If required, place an empty 120 ml specimen pot in position to collect wax which is removed from cassettes.
Page 12: Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning instructions 1. The lower case work of the Trimtec, including the control panel, may be wiped using small quantities of mild de- tergent or polishes applied with a soft cloth. 2. The heated surface of the Trimtec will require cleaning at regular intervals, to remove paraffin build up. Switch off the device and allow to cool to room temperature.
Page 13: Calibration And Offset Instructions
10 Calibration and offset instructions The Trimtec has a factory offset value programmed into the temperature controller, aligning the set temperature with ac- tual factory setting 90 °C +/-1 °C. To calibrate the device for your application: 1. Turn on the Trimtec.
Page 14: Routine Inspection Recommendations
12 Routine inspection recommendations Slee recommends that a simple annual inspection be made for all Slee laboratory equipment in order that any malfunction can be identified and rectified as early as possible. This is to ensure user safety and prolong device life span.
Page 15: Wiring Diagram
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Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
E: Power supply failure. Check distribution board for a trigged circuit breaker or blown fuse. 2. Power is supplied to the device, A: Temperature of Trimtec is set too A: Check set temperature of the but the Trimtec does not heat. low.
Page 17 B: Device should be checked by a B: Temperature control circuit fault. competent person. 7. Printed text on cassette is dam- A: Temperature of the Trimtec set too A: Reduce the temperature aged / smudged when de-waxing high. of the Trimtec.
Page 18: Service
If it is necessary to return the device, it must be cleaned and disinfected before delivery. It must be returned in its original packing. If the device or parts thereof are sent back in a dirty or non-disinfected condition, SLEE medical GmbH reserves the right to return the parts to the debit of the customer.
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