Struers MoviPol-5, Instruction Manual

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1 About this manual
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Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the instruction manual
supplied with the equipment.
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Read the instruction manual carefully before use.
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
MoviPol-5 is a transportable polishing unit for on-site non-destructive electrolytic sample preparation
and etching.
The equipment is designed for preparation of conductive materials, suitable for electrolytic polishing
and etching. To operate correctly and safely, MoviPol-5 must be used with Struers purpose-designed
consumables and accessories.
MoviPol-5 is only to be operated by adult/skilled/trained personnel in a professional working
environment (e.g. a materialography laboratory). Maintenance and cleaning must be carried out on a
regular schedule and according to instructions provided in this manual.
MoviPol-5 must always be operated in a well-ventilated area.
Do not use the machine for
the following Preparation of materials other than materials suitable for
materialographic studies.
Preparation of any type of explosive and/or flammable material, or
materials which are not stable during machining, heating or
pressure.
Preparation using consumables or a combination of electrolytes
and accessories which are not compatible for use with this
equipment.
Model MoviPol-5
6 MoviPol-5
1 About this manual