Vante 4600, Instruction Manual

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Preliminary Information
Document Scope
This manual is intended as a guide for the operation, care and maintenance of the Vante
Model 4600 RF Tube Sealer Power Source (hereinafter referred to as “the Power
Source”). The information contained herein is based upon technical data that has been
validated by Vante and is believed to be appropriate for the intended use of the product.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for use by personnel having technical skills and a thorough
understanding of the procedures for using radio frequency (RF) power to seal, form
and/or weld RF reactive thermoplastic materials who understand that this product is to be
used at their own discretion and risk.
Application
The Model 4600 RF Power Source is a part of a system and cannot be used
independently. When used in conjunction with Model 4605 & 4105 sealings heads it is
the Power Source used to make seals on tubing made of RF-reactive thermoplastic
materials typically used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Tubing utilized in the
manufacture of biopharmaceuticals is typically made from thermoplastic vinyl, namely
polyvinylchloride (PVC) and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), this device has been tested and it
is intended to be used with PVC tubing only.
Exclusions and Limits of Liability
Vante makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no liability in connection
with any use of this information. If the Power Source or its related procedures are used
for purposes other than those stipulated herein, validation of the specific application
should be obtained, otherwise Vante assumes no liability or obligation nor guarantees
product performance. Personnel using the Power Source do so at their own discretion and
risk.
Vante shall have no liability for consequential, incidental, or exemplary damages of any
description in connection with the products.