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1. Initial operation
Please handle this sterilizer always with care as described in the following points of this
manual.
It is essential to operate the annealing sys-
tem only on an even and level surface. Never
operate the device next to highly inflammable
liquids and / or materials, or inside enclosed
rooms which can be subject to explosion
hazards.
Connect the power cable (11) with the connector (10) to
the device’s power socket (5). Insert the power plug (12)
into a live power outlet suitable for your device
(230V AC, 120V AC, 100V AC).
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2. Turning the device On / Off
The device may be turned off and on, using the master
switch (1). As soon as the device is turned on, a green
light will illuminate the master switch (1). After the device
has been turned on, the annealing tube (3) will require se-
veral minutes to heat up to a temperature of 900 - 950°C.
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3. Residual heat display
The red residual heat display (2) warns that the casing of the annealing tube is hot. The
residual heat display (2) remains illuminated after the device has been switched off and
until the casing of the annealing tube has been cooled off.
During the heating-up of the annealing tube, the display of the residual
heat (2) will be delayed. It is possible that the tube’s housing is already
hot during the heating phase or before the residual heat display (2) is
turned on. If the power supply to the device is interrupted, the residual
heat display (2) will extinguish, even if the casing of the tube is still hot!
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4. Sterilising instruments
Insert the instrument carefully (e.g. loop with holder) in the annealing tube (3). Put it at
least half way inside the annealing tube to avoid evaporation of conterminated residues.
The instrument will be sterilized in about 5 - 7 seconds* and it will start to glow. Not in
use instruments can be placed on the tray (13).
During the operation of the device, its components may get extremely hot.
Therefore, only touch the controls or the handle (4) for the adjustment of
the device’s angular settings. Never place your hands or any other body
part above the opening of the annealing tube (3)!
* tested with inoculation loops WLD-TEC (Art.-No.: 6.000.373)
5. Angle adjustment
The device is equipped with an angle adjustment mechanism that can lock itself into 7
different positions. The angles can be easily set, simply adjust with the handle (4) on
the casing of the annealing tube. The various angle settings are shown in the figure on
page 16.
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