Factair F6001 Operating Manual page 18

The F2187 Draeger Tube Tip Cutter is an optional extra not provided with the F6001 as standard and
is especially designed for cutting the ends of the tube. It has been designed to prevent glass from
falling out of the opener by accident. The reservoir for the broken-off tips is easy to empty.
1. Place the end of the
tube between the 3
blades, and turn to
score the end.
Using the tube tip cutter with the Draeger oil tube
1. Using the Tube Tip Cutter,
place the ampoule section in the
platform at the bottom. Note:
Make sure the tube is against
the back wall of the cutter. Line
up the black dot nearest the end
of the tube with dot on the
cutter.
Each pack of tubes has its own instruction leaflet but the following notes should help you take
readings after the tests have been completed.
Each tube has an expiry date which is located on the back of its storage box.
2. Push the tube at an
angle to break the tip.
2. With one hand holding the
cutter, the other holding the
tube and with your thumb
against the base of the cutter,
apply pressure to the tube,
this should break the inner
tube.
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3. Repeat steps 1 and 2
with the other end of the
tube
3. Place your used detector
tubes in a safe container
until they can be disposed of
properly as "sharps" or
glass.