Step
Action
4
Close the Sterile Tube Fuser - Dry lid and press the cover lock button, for
location see
Chapter 3 Instrument description, on page 29
.
Once you press the cover lock button, the blade automatically retracts into
the instrument.
5
Wait for the cover interlock to release.
Insert tubing and start welding
Step
Action
1
Clean the outside of the tubing area to be connected using a suitable disin-
fectant, such as 70% ethanol or isopropanol.
2
Place the tubing firmly in the holders. The tubing ends must protrude out
beyond each holder.
3
Close the blue (left) holder first and slide it towards the red (right) holder.
Clamp it down securely.
4
Close the red holder and tighten the clamp.
5
Close the cover.
6
Press and hold the cover lock button for a few seconds to sequence the
program.
Remove connected tubing and turn
off the instrument
CAUTION
The cutting blade of Sterile Tube Fuser - Dry is a thin piece of stain-
less steel. It does not have a sharpened edge but can cause cuts if
handled improperly. Be sure to read and understand the procedure
of how to install and remove the blade.
Step
Action
1
On successful completion of the cycle, the display shows a
WELD
COMPLETE message and the cover interlock releases.
2
Open the cover.
5 Operation
5.2 Sterile Tube Fuser - Dry
5.2.2 Fusing tubes
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