CellPath JAY-0100-00A User manual

Slimline Slide Drying Hotplate
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C ellTec Slimline Slide Drying Hotplate
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 instructions carefully before use.
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Contents
3 General Notes
3 Specimen Safety
4 User Safety
4 Power Lead and Connection
to Electrical Supply
5 Specification
5 Location
6 Operating Instructions
7 Cleaning Instructions
8 Calibration and Oset Instructions
9 Setting Controller Oset Parameters
10 Routine Inspection Recommendations
10 Spare Parts
11 Wiring Diagram
12 Troubleshooting Guide
14 Warranty Terms and Conditions
15 Non Warranty Information
19 EC Declaration of Conformity

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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.
General Notes
This product is designed for laboratory
use only. Always follow good laboratory
practice.
If this product is not used in accordance
with these instructions then basic
safety protection may be aected.
If damaged or in case of failure the
power supply unit supplied with this
product should be replaced with an
equivalent power supply unit.
Before using any cleaning or
decontamination method please
refer to the Maintenance and Cleaning
section to ensure the proposed method
will not damage the unit.
Connect only to a power supply with
the corresponding voltage to that
specified on the rating label positioned
on the rear of the unit.
Ensure that the power supply
has an earth (ground) terminal.
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
equipment. 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.
Amendments
Issue 4: May 2021
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User Safety
The equipment you have purchased complies
with the following European Directives EMC
Directive 2004/108/CE Electromagnetic
Compatibility and Low Tension 2006/95/CE 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, oers 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
annual 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:
Allow molten wax to accumulate on the
surface of the hotplate.
Use metal instruments or scouring
agents to clean the surface of the
hotplate.
Place fluid containers on the surface
of the hotplate without an adequate
spillage tray.
Do not immerse in water.
DO:
Position the unit so it can be
disconnected from the power
supply with ease.
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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 diers refer to
local regulations or consult an
electrician.

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Specication
The CellTec Slimline Slide Drying Hotplate
is designed to dry parain tissue sections
eiciently whilst taking up a minimum of
bench space in the laboratory. The hotplate
features a matt black heated surface which is
digitally controlled at a constant temperature
and is combined with four movable rails
which allow heated air to pass underneath
the slides to accelerate drying. The movable
rails can be removed to allow slides to
be placed directly on the heated surface
according to customer preference.
The Slimline Slide Drying Hotplate
features a digital temperature control,
over temperature cut out and miniature
circuit breakers for safety.
Dimensions: Width 183mm
Depth 450mm
Height 85.5mm
Capacity: 28 Slides
(2 rows of 14 slides)
Weight: 2.2Kg (4.4 lbs)
Display: Digital Display
with 0.5° accuracy
Power Supply: 110V/230V a.c. 50-60Hz
Safety: Class 1 cut out
Heater Power: 400 watts
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).
Environment
This instrument is required to comply
with the European Union’s Waste Electrical
and Electronic Instrument (WEEE)
Directive 2002/96/EC.
It is marked with the following symbol:
This product should be returned to
CellPath Ltd for disposal and recycling.

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Operating Instructions

Place the hotplate on a smooth and level
work surface.

Place the four microscope slide support
rods in position according to user
preference.

Connect the mains plug to the electrical
supply and switch on (Ensure the power
supply is properly earthed).

Turn on the hotplate.

Select the desired temperature.
A. Press button Pthen release it (do not
hold down button Pfor 5 seconds).
B. The display will show SP alternating
with the current set temperature.
C. To change the set temperature
press the UP key to increase the value
or DOWN 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 aer 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 Pkey or automatically if
no key is pressed for 15 seconds.
Aer that time the display returns
to the normal function mode.

The heater indicator will illuminate to
show heater activity.

The instrument will then warm up to the
desired temperature, you will observe
the temperature rise on the display.

The instrument is designed to warm
up quickly (roughly 3 to 5 minutes).
This means that when initially warming
up, the instruments will slightly over
shoot the set target temperature
(by 2-5 ° C). The heater will then stop
and allow the instrument to cool to the
desired working temperature and then
maintain the set working temperature
at +/-1 ° C, by alternating heating and
cooling.

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Cleaning Instructions

The lower case work of the slimline
slide dryer hotplate, including the
control panel, may be wiped using small
quantities of mild detergent or polishes
applied with a so cloth.

The heated surface of the hotplate will
require cleaning at regular intervals,
using a minimal quantity of mild
domestic detergent applied with a so
synthetic sponge.

The microscope slide support rods can
be removed to facilitate easier cleaning.
SCOURING PADS OR DE-SCALING
AGENTS MUST NOT BE USED TO
CLEAN THIS INSTRUMENT.
Miniature Circuit
Breakers
Located at the rear of the instrument.
In the event of a fault, push back in to reset.
If fault situation continues, please contact
your Service Engineer or CellPath Ltd.
Portable Appliance
Testing
Portable appliance testing should be carried
out by a qualified person.
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST
NOT BE FLASH TESTED!

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Calibration and
Offset Instructions

Turn on the Slide Drying Hotplate.

Set the temperature of the Slide Drying
Hotplate to the desired temperature.

Let the instrument reach working
temperature and leave for 30 minutes
before carrying out a calibration check,
this ensures that the temperature
of the hotplate has equilibrated.

Check temperature with a calibrated
digital thermometer fitted with a surface
probe. The temperature should be
measured in the centre of the hotplate
(back to front and side to side), as shown
in the image.

Compare the temperature shown on
the Slide Drying Hotplate display with
the temperature shown on your external
digital probe.

If the two numbers are in close
agreement i.e. within ± 1°C (as shown in
the image above), then the instrument
is within calibration. If the temperatures
are not in agreement i.e. a dierence
greater than ± 1°C, then the instrument
will need to be re-calibrated.

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Setting Controller
Offset Parameters

Press the Pbutton and keep it pressed
for 5 seconds until the display flashes
showing SP1.

Then press the down arrow,
the display will change to r.P.

Then press the Pbutton again
and the display will show 0.

Press the UP arrow until the number
shows 146 then press P.

Once the controller is unlocked
the display will show SPL.

Press the DOWN arrow 5 times
until the display shows CA.
CA = calibration and is where
adjustments can be made to the
temperature on the display so that the
temperature shown is the same as the
temperature shown on your reference
digital thermometer.

Press the Pbutton. The display will
now show a number, this number is
the current adjustment (oset) applied
to the temperature display. This was
the adjustment (oset) which was
used when the slide drying hotplate
was manufactured to calibrate the
instrument.

Use the up and down arrows to select
the correct adjustment to match the
temperature shown on your reference
thermometer. Then press the Pbutton
to set the adjustment (oset).

The screen should now show CA.

Press the Up arrow and keep it pressed
(for about 5 seconds) until the display
shows the measured temperature on
the display again.

The temperature on the display should
be in close agreement i.e. within ± 1°C
of the temperature shown on your
reference thermometer.

It is recommended to leave the
instrument heat for a further 30 minutes
before re-checking the calibration of the
instrument. To make sure you do not
need to make a further small change
to the adjustment (oset).

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Routine Inspection
Recommendations
CellPath Ltd recommend that a simple annual
inspection be made for all CellTec laboratory
equipment in order that any malfunction can
be identified and rectified as early as possible.
This is to ensure user safety and prolong
instrument life span.
Recommended checks to be made:
Condition of Power Lead.
A visual inspection to ensure the
insulation is not damaged and that
the correct fuse is fitted.
Functioning of Heater On Lamp.
Heater lamp should be on when the
instrument is warming up.
Condition of the Hotplate Surface.
Surface of the hotplate should
be free of scratches and dents.
Spare Parts List

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Wiring Diagram
SW1
MCB x2
E
N L
BODY
HOB
R38
ELEMENT 1
ELEMENT 2 NEON
13
SSR
5
6
4
2
110V
N
AC
AC
DC +
DC -
NN
230V
CUT OUT
120 C
12345678 11 12
OUT 2 OUT 1
CNCNOCNC
-+
+_
NO POWER INPUTS
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Symptoms Possible Cause Action Required
1. Unit does not operate/
No power to the instrument.
(Illuminated On/O button not lit,
temperature controller not lit.)
A: Unit is not switched on.
B: Unit not plugged into power
supply.
C: Circuit breakers have been
triggered and need to be re-set.
D: Fuse in instrument lead plug
has failed.
E: Power supply failure.
A: Switch On
B: Plug in, and switch on unit.
C: Re-set circuit breakers.
D: Replace fuse or use a new
lead set.
E: Check that other electrical
instruments on the same
circuit are working. Check
distribution board for a trigged
circuit breaker or blown fuse.
2. Power is supplied to the
instrument, but the hot plate
does not heat.
(Temperature does not rise on
the controller and the orange
heater light does not operate.)
A: Thermal cut out has
triggered.
B: Temperature of hot plate is
set too low.
C: Heating element has failed.
A: Re-set thermal cut out.
B: Check set temperature of the
hot plate.
C: Instrument should be
checked by a competent
person.
3. Instrument does not reach
working temperature as
quickly as expected.
A: Voltage selector set to the
in-correct voltage.
A: Set the voltage selectors at
the rear of the instrument to
the correct voltage for your
country.
4. Temperature of hot plate
seems to be fluctuating more
than expected.
(Expected temperature variation
±1°C from the set temperature.)
A: Temperature control
circuit fault.
A: Instrument should be
checked by a competent
person.
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Symptoms Possible Cause Action Required
5. Temperature of the hot plate
on the controller, is dierent to
the temperature of the surface
of the hotplate measured by a
reference probe.
A: Check correct probe is being
used for measurement and that
the probe is calibrated.
B: This is completely normal
and is due to position of the
heating element under the
hotplate.
C: Measure temperature at the
position where the instrument
is calibrated, using a calibrated
probe. If the temperature is
reading is significantly dierent,
the instrument may need to
be re-calibrated. Follow the
calibration instructions.
A: Check correct probe is being
used for measurement and that
the probe is calibrated.
B: Measure temperature at the
position where the instrument
is calibrated, using a calibrated
probe. If the temperature is
reading is significantly dierent,
the instrument may need to
be re-calibrated. Follow the
calibration instructions.
6. Temperature of the hot plate
continues to rise when not
expected.
A: Instrument is still performing
tuning exercise aer start up.
B: Actual hotplate temperature
is lower than the set
temperature
C: Temperature control circuit
fault.
A: Wait for tuning exercise to
finish, this takes roughly 10-15
minutes aer start up.
B: Check the set temperature.
C: Instrument should be
checked by a competent
person.

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Warranty Terms
and Conditions
CellPath Ltd warrants to the Customer
that the product purchased is free from
defects in materials and workmanship.
Provided the terms of payment are duly
complied with, CellPath Ltd undertakes
to remedy any original defects arising
from faulty materials or workmanship,
in any goods manufactured/supplied
by CellPath Ltd, which under proper
and normal conditions of use, may
develop within a period of twelve
months from the date of delivery.
In the case of components which by
their nature of application have an
unpredictable life, this guarantee shall
only be to the extent of the guarantee
given by the manufacturers of these
articles.
CellPath Ltd will accept no liability,
where in the opinion of the company
the defect has been caused by damage
due to the Customers failure to
follow operating instructions, correct
installation, wear and tear, or damage
due to the use of spare parts other than
those spare parts of CellPath Ltd or
which are recommended by CellPath
Ltd, the defect has been caused by
alterations or repairs being undertaken
by a person(s) other than an authorised
representative of CellPath Ltd.
Any damage claim must be in writing,
and give the serial number and
description of the goods, order number
and date of delivery, and will not apply
where any names or serial numbers
or other information which may be
attached to or inscribed upon the
goods have been removed, covered
up or defaced in any way.
Any goods or parts thereof, which may
require repair or replacement, shall be
repaired or replaced (at the election of
CellPath Ltd) at the works of CellPath
Ltd. The product to be repaired shall be
delivered carriage paid back to CellPath
Ltd by the customer at the Customer’s
risk and expense. Any such goods or
parts will be delivered by CellPath
Ltd to the Customer free within the
United Kingdom but if required to
be borne by the Customer. All faulty
parts removed from the equipment
will become CellPath Ltd’s property.
Any other repairs or work by CellPath
Ltd will be carried out under the terms
and conditions for specialist engineers
currently in force.
In the event of replacement with
a new or reconditioned model,
the replacement unit will continue
the warranty period of the original
equipment.
If any goods or parts thereof are
returned unnecessarily all cost
involved, including a charge for
inspection, handling and the return
carriage must be paid by the sender.
In no circumstances shall any of the
goods be returned to CellPath Ltd
without its prior written consent.
Please retain the original packaging
over the warranty period. Any
equipment returned under warranty
should be in the original packaging.
Any damages in transit resulting
from using any packaging other than
that originally supplied will be the
responsibility of the Customer.
CellPath oer an Extended Warranty
Option for instruments in the CellTec
equipment range. This includes all
parts and labour (exceptions may apply
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and supply a swap out instrument
whilst the customers equipment is
repaired.
The extended warranty is only
available at the date of purchase
of the equipment. The warranty is
immediately upgraded to a “swap out”
service and is increased to 24 or 36
months depending on how long the
warranty is extended for.
The “swap out” service covers a loan
unit being sent to the customer whilst
the faulty unit is returned for repair
(or replacement if necessary).
A response to a customer request
will normally be within 24 hours.
If equipment is returned and the
fault is found to be due to misuse or
abuse, this falls outside the terms of
the extended warranty and therefore
a quotation for the inspection and
repair of the equipment will be issued
prior to any work being carried out.
On return of the repaired equipment
to the customer, it is the customer’s
responsibility to ensure that the loan
equipment is returned in the same
condition as it was received and if
required decontaminated with a signed
decontamination sheet enclosed with
the instrument.
It is the customers responsibility to
ensure that the loan equipment is
packed in the packaging provided by
CellPath Ltd, in order that CellPath
Ltd can arrange collection of the loan
instrument. If the loan instrument is not
packed and ready for collection within
48 hours of a repaired instrument being
returned to the customer, costs for
collection and equipment rental fee
will be applied.
Non Warranty
Information
Spare parts shall be made available for a
period of 5 years aer a piece of equipment
is discontinued.
CellPath Ltd
80 Mochdre Enterprise Park
Newtown
Powys
SY16 4LE
United Kingdom

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EC Declaration
of Conformity
We herewith confirm the following products:
Slimline Slide Drying Hotplate - JAY-0100-00A
Conforms with requirements outlined
by the following European Directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
We confirm the declaration:
Nickel Electro Ltd
Oldmixon Crescent
Weston Super Mare
North Somerset
BS24 9BL
United Kingdom
Conforms with the requirements
of the following standards:
BS EN 61010-1:2010
BS EN 61010-2-010:2014
Safety requirements for electrical equipment
for measurement, control and laboratory use.
BS EN 61326-1:2013
Electrical equipment for measurement control
and laboratory use - EMC requirements.

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