Struers Accutom-5, Instruction Manual

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Accutom-5
Instruction Manual
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3. Maintenance
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Clean the cutting chamber with a damp cloth. Do not use tap
water as you risk overflow in the recirculation cooling water tank.
Remember to remove all dirt particles from the grate.
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Clean the specimen holder head and the clamps for the dovetail
feed.
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Clean the flanges.
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Clean the transparent cover with a damp cloth.
The cooling unit should be checked for cooling water after 8 hours
use or at least every week. Refill the cooling unit if the flushing pump
cannot reach the cooling water.
Remember to add Struers Additive for Cooling Fluid: One part of
Additive for 33 parts of water.
Use a refractometer to check the concentration of additive.
Concentration = Brix value. The concentration of additive should lie
between 2.7 and 3.3 %. Add Struers Additive for Cooling Fluid if the
concentration is too low.
Daily Service
WARNING!
Do not use alcohol, acetone or similar solvents.
Checking the Recirculation Unit
IMPORTANT
Always maintain the correct concentration of Struers Additive in the cooling
water (percentage stated on the container of the Additive). Remember to
add Struers Additive each time you refill with water.