6.4.2
Functional validation and calibration
Introduction
This section describes how to perform a functional validation and a calibration of Hot
Lips Tube Sealer.
A functional validation should be performed every six months to check that the jaw
mechanism in Hot Lips Tube Sealer is within the specified tolerance. The functional
validation is done using the Functional verification gauge, illustrated below.
If functional validation fails, the operator or service engineer manually triggers the cali-
bration routine.
Safety precautions
WARNING
Pinch hazard when using Hot Lips Tube Sealer. The jaws are
moving during clamping and calibration. Keep away from the jaws
when clamping tubes and during the calibration procedure.
Functional validation
Follow the steps below to perform a functional validation using the Functional
verification gauge.
Step
Action
1
Start the instrument.
6 Maintenance
6.4 Maintenance of Hot Lips Tube Sealer
6.4.2 Functional validation and calibration
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