CRYO-LINE
Manual for installation and use
OPTIKON 2000
Code 131002 EN
2014-02-06 Rev.F
6-2
7. Open the cylinder valve for a brief moment to expel any deposits of humidity and
impurities.
8. Connect the gas filter (ref 746109) to the cylinder using the appropriate fitting,
making sure that the circular gasket is positioned correctly.
9. Connect the high-pressure hose from the filter to the rear panel of the console and
tighten the ends.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN THE VALVE OF THE CYLINDER AT THIS TIME.
10. Connect the discharge hose to the discharge connector on the rear panel for the
dispersion of the waste gas outside the operating room.
11. Open the valve of the cylinder.
12. Switch the instrument on by pressing the button located on the rear panel and check
that it is on.
13. Lower, at the same time, the control footswitch and the safety pin interlock to
expel the dust particles from the CRYO-LINE system.
CAUTION
NITROGEN PROTOXIDE IS TOXIC!
NOTE
This operation is necessary only if the instrument is used for the first time or after it has been left unused
for a long period.
14. Remove the protective cap from the connector of the cryosurgical probe. Insert the
connector of the cryosurgical probe into the outlet. Turn the clamping ring of the
probe connector clockwise until the connector is firmly secured to the outlet of the
console.
15. Connect the thermocouple in the corresponding socket.
16. Adjust the pressure of the cylinder in order to obtain good operation of the
instrument.
NOTE
After the initial efficiency test of the electrovalve, the system automatically begins to purify the
cryosurgical probe. This operation eliminates the probe vapour humidity. No adjustment is necessary.
Wait about 4 minutes for the purification of the probe
