Step
Action
10
When no more tube sealing is desired, switch off the power to Hot Lips Tube
Sealer by pressing the power switch to the "
O" position.
Handling of filled tubing
NOTICE
Do not spill liquid into Hot Lips Tube Sealer. This can cause serious
damage and will void the warranty.
NOTICE
High pressures can be generated if the liquid in the seal area has no
place to go when it is clamped down by the sealing jaws. Make sure
that the liquid can be displaced up or downstream of the seal and
that the temporary clamps or plugs are secure.
The Hot Lips Tube Sealer can handle liquid filled tubing. Typically, a clamp or plug is
used to prevent the liquid from leaking while the tubing is sealed. The liquid is displaced
by the specially contoured jaws and the seal area is free of liquid or bubbles.
Note:
No clamps, plugs or seals should be inside the danger zone of the instru-
ment, see
Section 2.4 Danger zone, on page 27
.
Inspect seal quality
The Hot Lips Tube Sealer is designed to make reproducible and reliable seals, however
it is still critical to inspect the seal prior to use. A common cause for a poor seal is that
the wrong tubing type and/or dimension have been mounted during tubing sealing.
Note:
Allow the seal to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before inspection to achieve optimal
strength.
Check that:
•
the seal has smooth and uniform edges.
•
the seal has uniform width.
•
the seal has no splitting or cracking.
5 Operation
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