Vante 4600, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Doc No 46000810 01 Rev D INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL 4600 RF Tube Sealer Power Source...

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Page 3: ...9 12 Vante iii Vante 3480 E Britannia Dr Suite 120 Tucson AZ 85706 USA Telephone 520 881 6555 Fax 520 323 9055 Toll Free 877 565 5557 Part No 46000810 01 Rev D...

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Page 5: ...odel 4605 4105 sealings heads it is the Power Source used to make seals on tubing made of RF reactive thermoplastic materials typically used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing Tubing utilized in the m...

Page 6: ...A Warning indicates a condition or procedure that could result in improper tube sealing or possible injury to the user A Warning is enclosed with a bold line box CAUTION A Caution indicates a conditi...

Page 7: ...tic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 66 EEC Conformity Assessment Body TUV SUD America For inquires related to the CE marking of this product please...

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Page 9: ...s 5 1 6 Seal Cycle 6 1 7 Specifications 6 2 Power Source Operation 7 2 1 Setup 7 2 2 Sealing Procedure with Model 4105 Hand Held Sealing Head 8 2 3 Sealing Procedure with Model 4605 Bench Top Sealing...

Page 10: ...7 Figure 2 2 Model 4605 Bench Top Sealing Head Cable Attachment 8 Figure 2 3 Correct Technique for Holding the Sealing Head 8 Figure 2 4 Incorrect Technique for Holding the Sealing Head 9 Figure 2 5 M...

Page 11: ...xi Table of Tables Table 1 1 Tube Sealer Component Functions 3 Table 1 2 Tubing Specifications 5 Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Guide 16...

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Page 13: ...it to dielectrically heat at a molecular level in the presence of RF energy This energy causes the plastic to soften due to the friction of the vibrating molecules In this softened condition the plast...

Page 14: ...pled with the various sealing heads becomes a system Figure 1 2 shows the component parts of the sealing system with a Hand Held Sealing Head and a Bench Top Sealing Head Table 1 1 indicates the funct...

Page 15: ...ble Connects the Model 4105 Sealing Head to the Power Source at the RF power output connector located on the front of the unit Model 4605 Cables Connects the Model 4605 Sealing Head to the Power Sourc...

Page 16: ...ower Source Power Interface Panel Figure 1 4 Serial Plate and Fuse Rating Labels for Power Source CAUTION Unit is equipped with dual fuses Disconnect power cord before replacing fuses RF Power Output...

Page 17: ...ance it is recommended that the Sealer be acclimated to the ambient environmental operating temperature for approximately one hour prior to use 1 5 Tubing Specifications Table 1 2 illustrates typical...

Page 18: ...wer on so the fan will continue to run Allow five minutes for cooling ensure the green seal ready light is on and resume sealing 1 7 Specifications Mechanical Dimensions Power Source 10 5 L x 4 4 W x...

Page 19: ...center Place the Power Source on a desk or lab counter for convenient use and route the AC power cord to prevent interference with other equipment or activities Verify the AC power switch is in the of...

Page 20: ...ocker type power switch on the rear of the Power Source to the on position The RF ready light on the front of the Power Source will illuminate immediately indicating that the Power Source is ready for...

Page 21: ...become damaged by arcing caused by contamination of the sealing region WARNING Do not place fingers in close proximity to the sealing region while sealing Radio frequency burns may occur Figure 2 4 I...

Page 22: ...guishes At that time the lever may be released Another seal cannot be made until the moveable lever has been fully opened See Figure 2 6 For more information refer to the Instruction Manual for the Mo...

Page 23: ...caused by contamination of the sealing region 2 3 Sealing Procedure with Model 4605 Bench Top Sealing Head NOTE For clarity the splash guard is not shown in some of the figures in this manual however...

Page 24: ...ject the operator to a radio frequency burn hazard Figure 2 8 Incorrect Sealing Method The seal is completed in approximately one second as indicated when the sealing jaw retracts Another seal cannot...

Page 25: ...ance may cause a rupture of a sealed tubing segment NOTE The Power Source is equipped with a thermal protection switch to prevent the equipment from becoming damaged If thermal cutout is reached the p...

Page 26: ...ess along a close ended length of tubing as in a segmenting process must be spaced no less than the bag manufacturer s recommendation to avoid rupture of the tubing due to pressure build up Multiple s...

Page 27: ...y kind of liquid This will damage the RF jaw tube assembly and void the warranty 3 1 Cleaning Power Source Case Ensure that the AC power switch located on the rear of the Power Source is in the off po...

Page 28: ...placement Component failure Contact an authorized Vante repair center Arcing or bad seals Contaminated sealing area Clean sealing jaws see Sealing Head Instruction Manual Moisture in the sealing area...

Page 29: ...Power Source may be the cause of malfunction In any event contact your nearest Vante authorized service representative or Vante for evaluation and repair 4 2 Fuse Replacement If the unit is plugged in...

Page 30: ...AC power cord into the input power receptacle and the AC outlet Turn the AC power switch to the on position If the RF Ready light fails to illuminate or if the fuse blows again contact Vante 4 3 Repai...

Page 31: ...nt shock protection Place them in a shipping carton large enough to contain the individually wrapped components or place each one in its own shipping carton of suitable size CAUTION Failure to properl...

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Page 33: ...n result in severe RF burns 5 3 RF Effects On Pacemakers There is no evidence that Vante RF instruments interfere with the function of modern cardiac pacemakers 5 4 Electrical Safety Vante RF devices...