4.2 STATIM 5000 — Using the Cassette
When removing the cassette after a cycle, exercise caution as the metal
areas will be hot and the cassette may contain hot steam.
To open the cassette:
1.
Push the carry handle
2.
Put your hands on either side of the cassette handle.
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.
To close 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 into the closed position.
Inserting the cassette into the STATIM 5000:
1.
Hold the cassette handle in one hand and the carry handle
in the other as shown in Figure 9.
2.
Place the end of the cassette into the unit
and drop the carry handle into its closed position.
3.
Gently push the cassette inward until you hear a click sound.
Never push the cassette into the STATIM with force as the interior
components could be damaged.
Removing the cassette:
1.
Grasp the cassette handle with one hand and pull out from the unit.
2.
As the cassette emerges from the unit, grasp the carry handle with
your free hand and lift it upwards.
3.
Pull the cassette clear from the unit and set down on a firm surface.
Disengaging the cassette
When not in use, the cassette should be disengaged.
To disengage the cassette, grasp the handle and pull the cassette out
until there is a 15 mm to 20 mm (½ to ¾") gap between the front of the
STATIM 5000 and the cassette handle.
STAT-DRI
Treatment of the interior surfaces of the cassette with the STAT-DRI
drying agent, provided with your unit, will enhance the drying process.
(Replacement bottles are available from SciCan, order number 2OZPLUS,
8OZPLUST, 32OZPLUS).
SciCan Ltd.
Instructions for Use
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