Vante SEBRA 2605, Operation Manual

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P/N VT-108732-US, Manual revision: C
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Sealing Head Operation
S
ETUP
Remove the components from their protective shipping containers and visually
inspect them for obvious damage. Contact Vante
® Customer Care Center if any
damage is found.
Note: If possible, retain shipping containers and packing materials for future use.
See the Operation Manual for the Model 2600 Power Source for proper setup and
RF power settings.
R
ECOMMENDED
T
UBING
Shown in Table 3-1 are typical size categories and corresponding dimension
ranges of PVC tubing. The Sealer is designed to seal blood bag, transfer sets and
intravenous tubing (small or medium size) with typical outside diameter of 0.148-
1.18 inch (3.8-4.6 mm) and wall thickness of 0.020-0.037 inch (0.5-.94 mm).
Table 3-1, Recommended Tubing
Tubing Size
Category
Outside Diameter
Range
Wall Thickness Range Examples
Small
0.080-0.147 inch
2.0-3.7 mm
0.020-0.030 inch
0.5-0.8 mm
Anti-coagulant
and saline drip
lines
Medium 0.148-0.18 inch
3.8-4.6 mm
0.020-0.037 inch
0.5-.94 mm
Blood bag tubing,
some apheresis a
a. Although the 2605 may make good seals on apheresis tubing that falls outside
this range, duty cycle and heat buildup may be affected. Call Vante
®
for more
information.
Chapter 3