Instructions For Use - seward STOMACHER 80 Biowasher Mode D'emploi

5.2.1

Instructions For Use

1. Open the door by raising the handle fully upward and back. This gives access to the
paddle compartment.
2. Place the bag(s) into the paddle compartment leaving 50 to 60mm protruding above
the bag clamp and close the door thus clamping the bag(s).
3. When switching on, the POWER switch illuminates and the Stomacher
the NORM. speed setting; the indicator in the touch pad shows this by illuminating.
The timer is set at zero.
4. If required, either the LOW or HIGH speed can be selected by pressing the
appropriate key. Note the audible signal and indicator illumination,
5. The stomaching process is initiated by the selection of a timed or continuous cycle.
Again note the audible signal and indicator illumination.
6. The stomaching process continues in normal circumstances until either: -
A)
B)
C)
D)
WARNING:- Opening the door during the operating cycle causes the instrument to stop.
If events B, C or D occur the timer automatically resets to zero.
7. After processing, simply open the door and remove the bag(s). The instrument is
immediately ready for processing the next sample.
NOTE: -
A motor electrical current limiting device is incorporated into the control circuit. Upon
initial start-up, a short time may elapse before the motor builds up torque and runs
normally. This condition is more likely to prevail under the following circumstances:
i)
ii)
For condition (i) run the instrument for 5-10 minutes, preferably with a number of stop-start
cycles. For condition (ii) allow the instrument to stand in a warm environment as detailed in
Section 5.3, followed by a short period of running with stop-start cycles.
Issue: 3.2
®
STOMACHER
USER INSTRUCTIONS
The timed cycle has finished
The 'stop' control pad has been touched
The door has been opened
The power has been switched off
However, this must not be considered as the normal method for stopping
the instrument.
Upon initial start-up following a period of transportation or storage
The instrument has been stored in a cold environment (less than 10°C
allowing the rubber connectors to become stiff).
80 BIOMASTER
®
preselects
Page 9 of 33