TUBE SEALER
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1. Refer to lever doesn t move lever Section 5 3 smooth Arc appears Wet or dirty sealing jaw Clean sealing head area Refer to Section 5 3 Other problems should be corrected by authorized service personnel Contact your distributor for service 5 2 Replacing the Fuse A fuse is used It is contained in the fuse holder on rear panel of the machine Type Fast acting fuse 20 mm long 5 mm diameter circular tube type Rating Power source voltage Fuse amperage 100 120 VAC 3 Amps 220 240 VAC 2 Amps 7 SE25010UMC 0306 Replacement procedure 1 Turn the power switch off 2 Remove power cord from wall outlet and cord inlet on rear panel 3 With a flat tip screwdriver pull out the fuse holder cap on rear panel 4 Replace the blown fuse with a new one with the same amperage 5 Push in the fuse holder cap securely 6 Connect power cord 7 Turn the power switch on and test sealer 5 3 Cleaning the Sealing Head The sealing head electrodes and trigger lever can easily be stained by dust spilled or leaked blood or blood components FREQUENT CLEANING WILL OFFER YOU THE BEST LONG TERM RESULTS Never put sharp objects or metal objects on sealing head electrodes as they can easily be marred For proper cleaning use a dry cloth or a cloth dampened with water A mild detergent may be used Thoroughly dry the sealing head area before applying power If the sealing head is wet when RF energy2. dry DO NO T USE PAINT THINNER BENZENE SOLVENT OR STRONG DETERGENT e Avoid using or leaving the machine in a location where the temperature is higher than 50 C 122 F Keep it away from any heating source or direct sunlight SE25010UMC 0306 Contents Important Notes Features Specifications Appearance Operating Procedures 4 1 Sealing Tubing 4 2 Adjusting Thickness of Seals Maintenance 5 1 Troubleshooting 5 2 Replacing the Fuse 5 3 Cleaning the Sealing Head 5 4 Service Call SE25010UMC 0306 NW oOo onn N 1 Features The tube sealer model SE250 is a heavy duty tube sealer for bench top use It provides effective sealing of blood bag tubing in about one second The machine generates strong high frequency power for a melting process called dielectric heating When blood bag tubing is placed into the sealing head heat is generated between the electrodes very quickly so the tubing melts in about one second and then cools to form a seal When the user places tubing into the sealing jaw the sealing process is triggered An electrode comes out to press the tubing and at the same time heat is applied to the tubing After the tubing melts the electrode retracts automatically If a thicker or bigger tubing is used the sealing time may be longer Even if a seal is not made for safety the electrode will return to its original position automatically in about 3 seconds from the start An adjustment screw i
3. USER S MANUAL TUBE SEALER Model SE250 No CAT SE25010Ce Centron Technologies Corporation 319 25 Sadang 4 dong Dongjak ku Seoul Korea 156 823 Tel 82 2 522 7807 Fax 82 2 522 7806 Important Note 1 Safety Notices The machine generates strong high frequency power to melt blood bag tubing Users are requested to be cautious of potential electric shock or hazard e The machine doesn t operate without the protector on the sealing head If the indication lamp color is amber it indicates that the protector is removed or not properly mounted on the sealing head Check it and secure the protector screw The machine will not operate without the protector e Always use the splashguard e Do not insert fingers into the sealing head e Only authorized and trained personnel should remove cover e Always turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine 2 Installation and Cautions e Primary power requirement for the machine is marked on the rear panel The power outlet and the power cord should be grounded ones Refer to Section 5 2 for proper fuse rating e Always keep the sealing head area clean and dry If the sealing head becomes wet or dirty an arc may appear during the sealing process If an arc appears clean the sealing head and let it dry thoroughly Refer to Sections 5 1 and 5 3 e Use a soft cloth and mild detergent to clean the equipment After cleaning wait a few minutes until the area cleaned is completely
4. is applied an arc may appear Follow the decontamination procedure of your facility when a blood spill occurs Avoid spraying liquids on the sealing head Cleaning procedure 1 Turn power switch off 2 Loosen the screw under the protector and remove the protector 3 Clean the sealing head and trigger lever carefully as described above Dry the sealing head thoroughly 4 Loosen the screw above the splashguard and clean it or dispose of it and use a new one 5 Reassemble the protector and protector screw 6 If you have used water detergent or decontamination liquid wait for a few minutes to allow for thorough drying 7 Turn power switch on The machine is ready to use 8 Test sealer SE25010UMC 0306 5 4 Service Call If the machine doesn t operate properly or if you need any assistance or spare parts contact your distributor SE25010UMC 0306
5. oesn t operate without the protector on sealing head 7 Power switch This switch turns the equipment power on and off 8 Fuse The fuse holder houses a fuse 9 Power cord inlet This accepts the power cord plug A grounded power cord should be used to avoid potential electric shock SE25010UMC 0306 4 Operating Procedures 4 1 Sealing Tubing 1 Turn power switch on e The lamp shows green If the lamp color is amber it indicates that the protector is removed or not properly mounted on the sealing head Check it and secure the protector screw The machine doesn t work without the protector 2 Loosen the splashguard screw and position the splashguard on the sealing head Tighten the screw 3 Holding one end of the tubing to be sealed in each hand place the tubing into the sealing head and depress the trigger lever This action will e cause the moving electrode to clamp tubing e apply heat to melt the tubing e turn the lamp color to red 4 In about 1 to 3 seconds the moving electrode retracts e Tubing is now sealed e The lamp shows green 5 Remove tubing from the sealing head 6 Inspect tubing seals 4 2 Adjusting Thickness of Seals Users can adjust the thickness of seals by simply turning the adjustment screw on the sealing head Turn the screw slowly and check adjustments often Slight turns of the screw can make significant changes in the seal 1 Loosen the screw under the protector and rem
6. ove the protector 2 With a thin flat tip screwdriver turn the adjustment screw located to the left of the sealing head e Turn it clockwise to make the seal thicker and narrower Sealing time will take shorter e Turn it counter clockwise to make the seal thinner and wider Sealing time will take longer Note One full turn can change the thickness as much as 0 5 mm 3 Replace the protector and make a few seals to check the thickness and adjust again as required 4 When the tubing seal thickness and width is satisfactory replace the protector and fasten the protector screw SE25010UMC 0306 5 Maintenance 5 1 Troubleshooting User maintenance is limited to cleaning adjustment of tubing seal thickness and replacement of the splashguard and the fuse The following table covers common problems and suggested solutions Symptom Likely Cause Solution Switch is on but lamp Power cord connection Check power cord connection and doesn t illuminate push it securely into machine and wall socket Blown fuse Check the fuse and replace if necessary Refer to Section 5 2 Equipment malfunction Ask for repair service Sealing pattern is too Improper adjustment of Adjust thickness of sealing Refer thick or thin the adjustment screw to Section 4 2 Sealing pattern shape Dirt on sealing jaw Clean sealing head area Refer to is bad Section 5 3 Electrode or trigger Dirty electrode or trigger Clean sealing head area
7. s located in the sealing head unit The thickness of the seal can be adjusted by turning the adjustment screw The sealing head area should be kept clean and dry always If the sealing head becomes wet or dirty an arc may appear during the sealing process Refer to Sections 5 1 and 5 3 To make cleaning easier the protector on the sealing head can be disassembled and reassembled without using any tools For safety reason when the protector is removed from the sealing head the machine doesn t operate The protector should be mounted in place on the sealing head after cleaning A splashguard made of a piece of transparent plastic sheet is prepared on the top of the sealing head A set of the machine includes the following items Main unit 1 Power cord 1 User s manual 1 Spare fuses 2 Spare splashguards 5 SE25010UMC 0306 2 Specifications a Physical specification 1 Dimension WxHxD 175x150x300 mm 6 9 x5 9 x11 8 2 Weight 6 Kg 13 3 1b b Power source 1 AC main voltage 100 120 or 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 phase the voltage range only as marked on the rear panel 2 Power consumption Operating 250 watts standby 10 watts 3 Fuse rating 3 Amperes when AC main is 100 120 VAC 2 Amperes when AC main is 220 240 VAC c Features 1 Tubing size to seal 6 mm 1 4 diameter max 2 RF frequency 40 68 MHz 3 Output RF power effective level 30 watts 4 Sealing time 0 8 1 2 second
8. s nominal 5 Lamp color indication Green Ready to seal Red Sealing in progress Amber Not ready to seal Protector not in place d Temperature 1 Operating 0 40 C 32 104 F 2 Storage 20 70 C 4 158 F r e SE25010UMC 0306 3 Appearance TUBE SEALER 1 Splashguard It protects user s eyes from blood in case that the tubing breaks during sealing Loosen the screw above the splashguard pull it forward and secure the screw Splashguard is a disposable part 2 Indication lamp This is a tri color LED lamp showing green when the machine is ready to seal red when sealing is in progress amber when the protector is not in place so the machine is not ready 3 Sealing head Pushing the trigger lever down initiates a cycle of sealing But for safety reason the trigger lever is disabled while the protector is removed from the sealing head so the machine doesn t start 4 Trigger lever It initiates the sealing process and controls the sealing head action as well as the generation of high frequency power 5 Adjustment screw It controls the thickness of seals 6 Protector It is a detachable cover attached with a screw The protector can be removed for cleaning of the sealing head The protector should be mounted in place after cleaning The machine d
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