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Section 6 |
Troubleshooting
Below is a list of the problems that most frequently occur in the operation of the
SHUR
Cut
™
4500 Microtome. Be aware
that some issues are operator controlled, so please read the Operator’s Manual carefully before using this instrument.
Problem
Description
Remedy
·
No display or button response
after the instrument is
powered on.
·
Main display cable is not
properly connected or there is
a break in the cable.
·
Main fuses have blown or are
not properly installed.
·
The voltage input does not
match the voltage specified for
this unit.
·
Check if main cable is properly
connected or replace the main
cable.
·
Check
the fuse holder for proper
installation or replace the fuses.
·
Contact TBS or review the correct
voltage requirements shown in the
Technical Data table in Section 2.
·
An alarm is activated after
powering the instrument on.
·
The cable connecting the hand
pad to the instrument is not
installed properly.
·
Cycle the power off and reconnect
the hand pad cable to the
instrument.
·
Producing thick and thin
sections.
·
Insufficient blade angle.
·
Specimen clamp not properly
securing the block.
·
Blade holder not secured.
·
Increase the blade angle until
optimum clearance has been
found.
·
Check if all the levers are tightened.
·
Sections are not continuous.
·
The angle between blade and
the embedded cassette is too
large.
·
The preset sectioning thickness
is too thick.
·
Blade cutting edge is dull.
·
Decrease the angle between the
blade and embedded specimen.
·
Adjust the setting thickness.
·
Replace the blade or adjust the
position of the blade.
