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3.
System Operation
3.1.
Running a Cycle
WARNING:
Keep fingers and other objects clear of the electrodes and the coaxial connector in
the peripheral sealing head when processing materials. Severe burns, RF injuries,
and/or crush injuries may occur. Do not use this system to seal tubing that
contains flammable or other hazardous materials.
CAUTION:
Improper use can severely damage the generator and/or sealing head.
Always keep fingers and other objects clear of the electrodes in the sealing head
to avoid injuries and damaging the electrodes.
Never squeeze the trigger without tubing between the jaws. Damage to the sealing
jaws and poor sealer operation can result.
3.1.1.
Ensure that the 3800 generator is in an idle state. The LCD screen says
“Ready.” See Figure 2.6
3.1.2.
Ensure that the materials being processed are clean and dry.
3.1.3.
Position the materials in the sealer jaws as shown in Figure 3.1. The tube
positioner is a visual indicator which helps the operator create consecutive
seals with consistent spacing between them. The knob of the tube positioner
can be loosened so the positioner can be easily adjusted by the end-user to a
desired distance from the sealing region. Then, after the first seal is
completed, the operator can visually line the center of that seal up with the
radius on the end of the tube positioner. This will set the tube in a position for
the next seal to be conducted at the specified distance from the first seal. The
range the tube positioner can be set from is 1.75” to 2.5” between seals.