Starting the Mounting Process
Display during
the Mounting Process
Stopping the Mounting Process
Removing the Top Closure
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ProntoPress-10
Instruction Manual
Select a Mounting Method. See Select a Mounting Method.
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Press START
, and the process will run automatically.
The display with the mounting parameters will change to a new
display, which will constantly monitor the mounting process:
MOUNTING PROCESS: HEATING
Remaining Process Time:
Temperature (pre-set/act.):180 / 145°C
Force (pre-set/act.):
The time units are: minutes:seconds.
The parameters cannot be changed for the step being carried out.
The machine automatically stops when the cooling time has
elapsed. The machine can be stopped at any time during the
mounting process by pressing STOP
If you have stopped the machine during the mounting process:
Cool the mounting cylinder in minimum 2 min before opening, after a
heating period. Please note that the mount possibly will be destroyed.
When it is indicated in the display, that the mounting process is
finished:
Turn the top closure counter-clockwise until released from
thread.
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Press RAM UP
Turn the top closure to one side to give access to remove the
specimen.
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to raise the lower ram to its upper limit.
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