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This manual is intended as a guide to provide the operator with necessary 

instructions on the proper use and maintenance of certain Vante 
Corporation products. This manual should be used in conjunction with 
instruction and training supplied by qualified Vante personnel. 

Any failure to follow the instructions as described could result in impaired 
product function, injury to the operator or others, or void applicable product 
warranties. Vante accepts no responsibility for liability resulting from  improper 
use or maintenance of its products. 

Utilization  of  Vante  products  may  require  the  operator  to  handle  and 
dispose of blood-contaminated material.  An operator must fully understand 
and implement all regulations governing the safe handling of blood products 
and waste, including the policies and procedures of their facility. 

Handling and use of any blood products collected using Vante  equipment are 
subject to the decisions of the attending physician or other  qualified medical 
personnel. Vante makes no warranty with respect to  such blood products. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SEBRA MINI 2380

Page 1: ...operation manual VT 108723 US MINI Model 2380 Hand Held Tube Sealer Power Source VANTE INC IGNITING INNOVATION...

Page 2: ...ii 2007 2011 2017 Vante Inc All rights reserved...

Page 3: ...aimer This manual is intended as a guide to provide the operator with necessary instructions on the proper use and maintenance of certain Vante Corporation products This manual should be used in conju...

Page 4: ...Vante SEBRA MINI Tube Sealer Power Source P N VT 108723 US Manual revision C iv...

Page 5: ...2 Product description Product overview 5 Application 5 Theory of operation 5 Component identification 7 Operating environment 9 PVC tubing size categories 10 Sealing modes 10 Duty cycle 11 Seal spaci...

Page 6: ...mospheres 27 List of Figures Figure 2 1 2380 MINI Hand Held Tube Sealer Components 7 Figure 2 2 Model 2380 Power Interface Panel 7 Figure 2 3 Serial Plate for Model 2380 8 Figure 3 1 Opening Battery C...

Page 7: ...handling of blood and or blood products The terms Note Caution and Warning are used in this manual with the following symbols to notify the operator of important and or critical information Note provi...

Page 8: ...ls may be found on the device or device packaging Shock hazard Attention Consult accompanying documents Protective earth ground Identifies any terminal intended for connection to an external conductor...

Page 9: ...m 1 6 in 12 2 cm 4 8 in Weight of sealing head 0 3 kg 0 6 lbs Weight of power source carryingpouch strap and battery pack 2 1 kg 4 7 lbs Table 1 2 Environmental Conditions Condition Value Ambient oper...

Page 10: ...specifications Table 1 3 Electrical Specifications Parameter Specification Power source 12 V NiCad battery pack Battery charger Input Output 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz 15VDC 55mA and 1 4A RF power output 40...

Page 11: ...blood products is typically made from thermoplastic vinyl namely polyvinylchloride or PVC and it is this application for which this product is specifically intended Theory of operation The physical p...

Page 12: ...accommodated Additionally a built in arc detect mode will normally preclude sealing if the tubing exterior ground jaw and or RF jaw surfaces are affected by contamination and or moisture Thus the Mode...

Page 13: ...I Hand Held Tube Sealer Components Shown in 2 2 is the power interface panel on the front of the RF power source The serial plate 2 3 located on the underside of the RF power source indicates the mode...

Page 14: ...the RF jaw tube assembly ground jaw and lever Seals tubing by compressing it between the RF and ground jaws while applying RF energy Jaws must remain closed for one second after indicator light turns...

Page 15: ...n the sealing head and tubing are clean and dry and to frequently check the quality of seal being produced The Power Source and Sealing Head should be stored between 10 and 122 F 12 and 50 C To ensure...

Page 16: ...g modes Intermittent mode refers to a sealing process in which no more than 5 seals are produced rapidly as quickly as the Sealer can normally produce for the tubing size being used within a minimum 1...

Page 17: ...in Chapter 3 of this manual Table 2 3 lists suggested duty cycles to help users estimate their maximum allowed sealing rate s Table 2 3 Suggested Duty Cycles Sealing Head Sealing Mode PVC Tubing Size...

Page 18: ...ag tubing follow the instructions provided by the bag manufacturer General guidelines Seals that progress along an open ended length of tubing may be spaced as desired but inch 1 cm is the recommended...

Page 19: ...rs and packing materials for future use 2 For optimal performance batteries should be fully charged prior to use 3 Check to see that the power switch is in the off position Open the battery compartmen...

Page 20: ...underneath and ensuring the wires are aligned properly See 3 3 below Note Ensure the latch is underneath the device and position hand underneath the battery while inserting in the case This prevents...

Page 21: ...and latch the battery compartment door If desired install the RF power source into its carrying pouch Caution Do not use the battery outside the sealer case or operate the sealer without a door Damag...

Page 22: ...he RF ready light on the power panel will illuminate which indicates that the Sealer is ready for use 10 See the Operation Manual for the Sealing Head for information on handling and sealing with the...

Page 23: ...e power source off and be sure the sealing head and or tubing are dry and clean to eliminate the possibility of further arcing Turn the power source on and continue sealing If the battery low conditio...

Page 24: ...ery should slide out of device when removing Figure 4 1 Properly Removing the Battery Using the Strap Device is held at a downward angle Battery should slide out of device when removing Figure 4 2 Pro...

Page 25: ...charger connectors are keyed to properly engage Be sure that the RED battery pack connector is engaged into the RED battery charger connector and the BLACK into the BLACK If they do not easily engage...

Page 26: ...arge period amber charge status light is continuously illuminated exceeds 6 hours disconnect battery pack from battery charger and contact Vante s Customer Care Center Caution If Pending Mode period a...

Page 27: ...d between the ceramic RF jaw and the ground jaw General cleaning of the sealing head see the Operation Manual for the Sealing Head should be performed periodically or when blood or moisture contaminat...

Page 28: ...ration Manual for the Sealing Head Battery is dead Replace battery Power Source Malfunction Call Vante Hand Held Sealing Head malfunction See Operation Manual for Hand Held Sealing Head RF cable malfu...

Page 29: ...local Vante representative will provide staff training upon delivery of the equipment and should be contacted to organize further instruction if needed Repair service Vante maintains a worldwide netw...

Page 30: ...P N VT 108723 US Manual revision C Vante SEBRA MINI Tube Sealer Power Source 24...

Page 31: ...s RF effects on pacemakers There is no evidence that Vante RF instruments interfere with the function of modern cardiac pacemakers Electrical safety Vante RF devices meet or exceed appropriate electri...

Page 32: ...Vante Inc 3480 E Britannia Dr Suite 120 Tucson AZ 85706 USA www vante com...

Page 33: ...27 P N VT 108723 US Manual revision C Vante SEBRA MINI Tube Sealer Power Source 2007 2011 2017 Vante Inc...

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