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6) Grasp the handle with one or two hands, as
appropriate, and pull the handle forward
and down to raise the plate carrier until the
sample plate contacts the heater plate.
7) When correct sealing pressure is achieved,
an audible alert will sound (if enabled – see
Section 7.4) and the timer will start counting
down from the set value. When zero
seconds is reach, the display will flash and
the audible alert sound.
CAUTION
Do not to apply more force to the
handle than is necessary to operate
the start switch.
8) Immediately return the handle to its upmost
position to retract the sealed sample plate
from the heater plate.
CAUTION
Failure to release the handle when
sealing is complete could degrade
the sample plate and seal quality.
9) Remove the sealed plate from the unit and
review the seal integrity.
WARNING
The sample plate and film/foil may
remain hot for several seconds after
being removed from the unit.
For optimum performance, the sealing temperature and/or time may need
to be adjusted to best suit the sample plate and film/foil types being
sealed. Various types of plastic sample plate may be loaded onto a plate
carrier and thermal sealed using a suitable foil or clear film. See Section
3 for details.
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