tbs electronics HISTOOrientator TO-120 User manual

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Histology Innovation for a NEW Generation
Operator’s Manual
Product Name
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HISTOOrientator™
Catalog #s
TO-120; TO-220
Pub No.: OM TO-1
June 2013, Version 1.5
TO-120; TO-220

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE
WARRANTY CARD Insert A.
INTRODUCTION 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION 2

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a TBS®HISTOOrientator™. Your instrument is
a useful device for warming slides to attach frozens or smoothing out the wrinkles of a
freshly prepared paraffin section. Individual user preference, as to whether you touch the
slide to the heated plate or hover it above, is determined by the time required to obtain the
desired effect. A little experimenting with various positions and time is all that it takes to
find what works best in your lab. As the paraffin begins to become transparent before fully
melting, remove the slide and stain as normal. You will find that your sections are virtually
wrinkle-free.
IMPORTANT: Examine carton and HISTOOrientator™ for concealed damage. If any
damage is apparent, contact TBS immediately. Do not discard the box or any packaging
material before the damage is inspected and documented by a representative of the carrier.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION
Select a location for the Histo-Orientator on a table or workspace free of any direct draft.
The rate that your unit heats and the ultimate plate temperature are dependent on the
actual room temperature and any voltage deviation from 110-120 volts (for the TO-120) or
220-240 volts (for the TO-220). If your unit warms too slowly, other demands on the same
power source may be lowering the voltage.
CAUTION: Do not touch plate surface and metal housing after unit has been turned
on. Prolonged contact can cause a mild burn.
Before making the electrical connection, make certain that the electrical characteristics of the
outlet agree with the electrical specifications on the rear of the instrument. The unit should
then be plugged into a standard three-wire grounded outlet.
Push the control switch to the "ON" position indicated by the "I". The lighted indicator
“ON/OFF” switch should illuminate, signaling that the unit is now functioning and that the
current is passing through the heating element. In about 30 minutes, the plate temperature
should approach 50°C and reach 65°C in one hour. The instrument will ultimately stabilize
between 70°C and 80°C.
SPECIFICATIONS
TO-120 TO-220
Electrical Requirements 110-120VAC
50/60 HZ
0.5 Amps
220-240VAC
50/60 HZ
0.25 Amps
Dimensions (WxDxH) in.
cm.
2 x 2 x 3
5.1 x 5.1 x 7.6
2 x 2 x 3
5.1 x 5.1 x 7.6
Weight lbs.
kg.
2.2
1.0
2.2
1.0

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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