5.2.2
Fusing tubes
Introduction
This section describes how to prepare the instrument for fusing tubes and how to fuse
tubes.
Safety precautions
WARNING
Hot surfaces of Sterile Tube Fuser - Dry. The cutting blade
reaches 400°C during the heating cycle. Do not try to open the
protective cover during the welding.
WARNING
Pinch hazard when using Sterile Tube Fuser - Dry. There are
movable parts under the protective cover. Do not try to open the
protective cover during the welding.
WARNING
In case of power failure and instrument reset, Sterile Tube Fuser -
Dry unlocks the cover lock. Do not touch the blade for approxi-
mately one minute till it cools down.
NOTICE
Cover must be closed for the instrument to operate. The cover
interlock will only allow it to be opened when it is safe. The cover
lock button pops out to indicate that the cover is released and can
be opened.
5 Operation
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