CellPath CellTec JAX-0300-00A User manual

Contents
General Notes 3
Specimen Safety 3
User Safety 4
Power Lead and Connection to Electrical Supply 4
Specication     5
OptionalAccessories    5
Location 6
Operating Instructions 6
Operating Instructions 7
LEAN Timer Unit and Slide Rack Holder 8
LEAN Timer Unit Operation 9
Cleaning Instructions 10
Miniature Circuit Breakers 10
Latching Safety Cut Out 10
Portable Appliance Testing 10
Warranty Terms and Conditions 10
Warranty Terms and Conditions 11
Non Warranty Information 13
EC Declaration of Conformity 14
RoutineInspectionRecommendations  15
OptionalEquipment    15
Other CellTec Equipment Available 16
Wiring Diagram 17
Spare Parts List 18
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this piece of CellTec laboratory equipment.To get the best
performance from your equipment and for your own safety please read these instruc-
tions carefully before use.
General Notes
1. This product is designed for laboratory use only. Always follow good laboratory
practice.
2. If this product is not used in accordance with these instructions then basic safety
protection may be affected.
3. Themainssupplycordttedtothisproductisheatresistantandshouldbe
replaced with an equivalent type.
4. Before using any cleaning or decontamination method please refer to the Mainte-
nance and Cleaning section to ensure the proposed method will not damage the
unit.
5. Connectonlytoapowersupplywiththecorrespondingvoltagetothatspecied
on the rating label positioned on the rear of the unit.
6. Ensure that the power supply has an earth (ground) terminal.
Amendments
Issue1: July2015(InitialIssue)
Symbols
This symbol appears in documents and on equipment to
warn the user that there are hot surfaces on the
equipment.
This symbol appears in documents and on equipment
to warn the user that instructions must be followed to
ensure correct or safe operation.
Specimen Safety
It is the users responsibility, to ensure that the temperature set on the instrument, is
at a level where no damage is caused to diagnostic specimens used with the equip-
ment. In the event of this instrument malfunctioning, all specimens within the device
should be checked to ensure no harm or damage to the specimen has been caused
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User Safety
The equipment you have purchased complies with the following European Directives
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as indicated in the
EC Declaration of Conformity included in the document.This instrument has been
designed and constructed in a manner which minimises the risk of electrical shock
to the operator, offers maximum protection from overheating and provides clear and
adequate labelling of instrument controls.
The instrument requires no regular servicing, but CellPath Ltd do recommend an an-
nual inspection, as detailed in the manual which will prolong the life of the instrument
to ensure continued safety.
Do not touch any electrical contacts or open any closure plates.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
DO NOT:
1. Usefordryingslidesmountedusingaammablemountingmedium.
2. Stack cardboard slide trays in the chamber.
3. Useforpurposeswhicharenotspeciedbythemanufacturerwithoutrst
consulting the supplier.
Power Lead and Connection to Electrical Supply
Check the electrical supply is compatible with the rating label.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT AND ELECTRICIAN.THE PRODUCT
MUST BE EARTHED!
Where the mains supply or plug connection differs refer to local
regulations or consult an electrician.
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Specication
The CellTec Mini Section Dryer is a small footprint instrument which can be placed
atthemicrotomeforimprovedlaboratoryworkow.Thesectiondryeroperates
by circulating digitally controlled warm air from the base of the instrument, which
risesthroughtheslidestainingracks.Thisefcientairowacrossthesurfaceof
the slides enables sections to be rapidly dried, with sections dried in approximately
10-20minutesat65˚C.TheinstrumentcanbettedwithanoptionalLEANTimer
which enables a user to track the drying process for up to four racks.The LEAN
Timer utilises both visual and audible indicators, to alert a user that a rack has been
dried for a correct amount of time, and is ready for staining.The Mini Section Dryer
features digital control, over temperature cut out and miniature circuit breakers for
safety.
Dimensions:Width:265mmXDepth:385mm(includinghandle)XHeight:228mm
Chamber:Width:220mmXDepth:191mmXHeight140mm
Capacity:5-6Racks(Dependentuponsliderackwidth)or 4 Racks (with optional
foursliderackholder/identier).
Weight:6.45Kg
TemperatureRange:Ambientto75˚C(+/-1˚C)at20˚C
Display:DigitalDisplaywith0.5˚Caccuracy.
Safety: Class 1 cut out.
Heater Power: 400 Watts
PowerSupply:220-240V50-60Hz
Optional Accessories:
PartNumber:JAX-0300-00BDescription:LEANTimerUnit1-4Racks
Dimensions:Width:210mmXDepth:25mmXHeight:228mm
Weight:0.85Kg
PartNumber:JAX-0300-03CDescription:SlideRackHolder/Identier(Capacity4
Slide Racks)
Weight:0.35Kg
Dimensions:Width:200mmXDepth:142mmHeight:45mm
Capacity: Four Slide Racks (Compatible with 20 or 30 capacity slide racks)
Weight:0.35Kg
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Location
The product must be placed on a smooth, level and sturdy work surface. Suitable
foruseinambienttemperatures5°Cto40°Cwithamaximumhumidity80%
(temperature31˚C)decreasingto50%(temperature40˚C).
Operating Instructions
1. Place the Mini Section Dryer on a smooth and level surface.
2. Connect the mains plug to the electrical supply and switch on the socket (Ensure
the power supply is properly earthed).
Note: As the socket is switched on, the fans at the rear of the section dryer
willbegintooperate.Thisisentirelynormalandensuresthataowofairis
always passing through the heating elements utilised in the section dryer.This
enables the section dryer to reach a set temperature more rapidly, and also
ensures the heating elements cool more quickly once the section dryer is turned
off.
3. Turn on the Mini Section Dryer.
4. Selectthedesiredtemperature(RecommendedTemperature60˚C)
A. Press the DOWN arrow then release it (do not hold down the DOWN
arrowcontinuouslyfor5seconds)
B.The display will show SP1 alternating with the current set temperature.
C.To change the set temperature press the UP key to increase the value or
the DOWN key to decrease it.These keys increase or decrease the value one
digit at a time, but if the button is pressed for more than one second the value
increases/decreases rapidly and after two seconds pressed, the speed increases
even more to allow the desired values to be reached rapidly.
D. Exiting the Set mode is achieved by pressing the P key or automatically if no
keyispressedfor15seconds.Afterthattimethedisplayreturnstothenormal
function mode.
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E.The heater indicator will illuminate to show heater activity.
F.The instrument will then warm up to the desired temperature, you will
observe the temperature rise on the display.
G.Theinstrumentisdesignedtowarmupquickly(roughly3to5minutesto
reach60˚Cat220V).
Example: For an instrument operating in a 220v region and set to maintain
atemperatureof60˚C.Theinstrumentwillinitiallywarm,andslightlyover
shootingthesettargettemperature(bybetween1-2˚C).Theheaterwillthen
stop and allow the instrument to cool and drop below the desired working
temperaturebyabout2-3˚C.Theinstrumentwillthenheatagainandonceagain
overshootingthesettemperatureby1-2˚C.Theinstrumentwillthenonceagain
coolanddropbelowthesettemperatureby2-3˚C.Theinstrumentwillthen
heatandmaintaintheworkingtemperatureat+/-1˚C,byalternatingheating
and cooling.The iterative process over shooting the set temperature and then
coolingisa“fuzzylogic”programmeutilisedbythetemperaturecontrollerto
learn the ambient conditions, in order to maintain accurate temperature control.
5. ItisrecommendedthatwhentheMiniSectionDryerisrstturnedon,once
it has reached the set temperature the instrument should be left for 20
minutes before use, to allow the dryer chamber to fully equilibrate to the set
temperature.
6. The lid of the Mini Section Dryer has to be closed in order for the heaters on
the section dryer to operate. If the door of the section dryer is open, power to
the heaters is dis-engaged.
7. As slide racks are placed or removed from the chamber, the door will be open
and consequently the heater dis-engage.This will result in the temperature of
the chamber dropping from the set value. Once the door is closed the heaters
will re-engage and the temperature of the chamber will quickly return to the set
temperature.
LEAN Timer Head and Slide Rack Holder/Identier.
Function Keys:
1. Rack 1 Key: Press to select Rack 1 Count down Timer
2. Rack 2 Key: Press to select Rack 2 Count down Timer
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3. Start/Stop Key - Rack 1 and 2: Press to start and stop countdown, Press to stop
an alarm and reset count down timer.
4. M (Memory) Key - For Rack 1 and Rack 2: Press and hold to set a memory time.
5. HR (Hour) Key - For Rack 1 and Rack 2: Press to adjust the hour value.To
increase the speed which the digits change hold down the key.
6. RESET - For Rack 1 and Rack 2: Press the HR and MIN key at the same time to
reset the selected timer.
7. MIN (Minute) Key - For Rack 1 and Rack 2: Press to adjust the minute value.To
increase the speed which the digits change hold down the key.
8. SEC (Second) Key - For Rack 1 and Rack 2: Press to adjust the second value.To
increase the speed which the digits change hold down the key.
9. Rack 3 Key: Press to select Rack 3 Count down Timer
10. Rack 4 Key: Press to select Rack 4 Count down Timer
11. Start/Stop Key - Rack 3 and 4: Press to start and stop countdown, Press to stop
an alarm and reset count down timer.
12. M (Memory) Key - For Rack 3 and Rack 4: Press and hold to set a memory time.
13. HR (Hour) Key - For Rack 3 and Rack 4: Press to adjust the hour value.To
increase the speed which the digits change hold down the key.
14. RESET - For Rack 3 and Rack 4 Press the HR and MIN key at the same time to
reset the selected timer.
15. MIN (Minute) Key - For Rack 3 and Rack 4: Press to adjust the minute value.To
increase the speed which the digits change hold down the key.
16. SEC (Second) Key - For Rack 3 and Rack 4: Press to adjust the second value.To
increase the speed which the digits change hold down the key.
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LEAN Timer Head Operation
1. InstalltheSlideRackHolder/Identier,makingsuretheholderlocatescorrectly
onto the four holes in the drip tray.
2. Place a slide rack containing sections to be dried into position 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the
Slide Rack Holder.
3. Select the corresponding timer on the Lean Timer Head by pressing the
corresponding blue button, Rack 1, Rack 2 etc.
4. Press“HR”/”MIN”/”SEC”keytosetthedesiredtimeforthesectionstodry.To
increase the speed in which the digits change hold down the key.
5. Pressthe“Start/Stop”keytostart/stopthecountdownfunction.
6. Duringthecountdowntheindicatoraroundthebluebuttonwillashgreen.
7. When the count down reaches 0:00, an alarm will sound and the indicator will
turn red, to indicate that the sections in the slide rack have dried for the correct
amount of time.
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