4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments
4.2 Using the STATIM 5000 G4 Cassette
When removing the cassette after a cycle, exercise caution as the metal areas will be hot and the
cassette may contain hot steam.
Opening the Cassette:
1. Push the carry handle
2. Put your hands on either side of the cassette
handle
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3. Insert your forefingers in the slots and place your
thumbs on the thumb pads.
4. Press down with your thumbs and pull up with your
forefingers until the lid opens.
5. Raise the cassette lid and disengage from the tray.
Rest the lid on its outer surface.
Closing the Cassette:
1. Align the hinge tab on the lid with the hinge slot on
the tray.
2. As you begin to close the lid, the hinge tab and slot
will engage.
3. Place the carry handle
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Inserting the Cassette into the STATIM 5000 G4:
1. Hold the cassette handle in one hand and the carry
handle in the other as shown in Figure 8.
2. Place the end of the cassette into the unit and drop
the carry handle into its closed position.
3. Gently push inward until you hear a "click" sound and
the cassette cannot be pushed any further; check the
LCD icon for change from
Never force the cassette into the STATIM as the interior components could be damaged.
NOTE: The main menu screen will display
in the unit.
into the open position.
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into the closed position.
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Figure 8
if the cassette is not properly inserted
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