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Series 58000 Instruction Manual (Rev.1)
2.6
Animal Restrainers
Convenient animal restrainers are provided with the standard package. Our models are
particularly suitable, see Figure 7 “Rat Holder”, being purposefully designed for this task,
as they feature:-
a)
a conical “muzzle” to confine the animal head
b)
availability in 3 different diameters for rat and one for mouse, to fit various animal
sizes (see 13.3-Available Holders).
c) telescope-adjustable
length
d)
a quick fit/release back lid provided with an ample U-shaped tail slot
e)
capability of dissipating the rat body heat by a suitable combination of ventilation
slots, selection of heat conductive materials, etc.
Figure 7 “Rat Holder”
See also paragraph 5.2-Restraining the Rodent.
2.7
Optional Animal Heater /Scanner
The
58000-850 Rat Scanner
is a compact temperature controlled “cupboard” which can
house 5 rats, each in its individual holder, for pre-warming the animals, see paragraph
5.1, and scanning their BP measures.
The tail cuff and pulse pick-up can be positioned on the animal tail.
A double switch (electrical/pneumatical) enables the operator to connect the holders in
sequence to the BP Recorder, to “scan” the blood pressure of up to 5 rodents.