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ANUAL
TERAPRESS TP
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7100S
Mounting Press
Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation, operating and safety guidelines.
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6.0 Troubleshooting
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More extensive troubleshooting, repair guides, videos, & parts list are
provided online at www.metallographic.com.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Upper ram hard to remove
Temperature of top ram is too hot.
Allow to cool or wrap with a moist
cloth
Difficult to remove bayonet
cover
Temperature of top ram is too hot.
Allow to cool or wrap with a moist
cloth
Ram in up position.
Lower ram.
No function or power
Unit is disconnected from main
electrical power supply.
Connect main cable.
Main switch off.
Turn on main switch.
Blown fuse.
Replace fuse (10 amp fast blow).
Heating temperature is not
reached
Defective heating element.
Replace.
Leaking water solenoid.
Replace.
Bayonet closure and upper
ram do not fit into mold
Mold cylinder is too hot (thermal
expansion).
Let system cool.
Ram or mold cylinder is defective.
Replace.
Closure is tilted.
Reposition closure.
Ram is dirty.
Clean ram.
Lower ram is not pushing out
the specimen mount
Mount is not cool enough, leading
to sticking.
Cool for longer.
Mold cylinder and/or lower ram are
damaged.
Remove lower ram and cylinder by
unscrewing assembly. Press out
with hydraulic press or tap out with
hammer. Replace mold assembly.
Mold has buildup of mounting
compound.
Remove mold cylinder and clean.