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Sealing device Dear doctor, We thank you for your confidence demonstrated by the purchase of this MELAG product. As an owner-run and operated family concern founded in 1951, we have a long history of successful specialization in hygiene products for practice- based use.
Contents Contents 1 General Guidelines................................ 4 Symbols used.................................. 4 Formatting rules ................................... 4 2 Safety..................................... 5 3 Description of the device.............................. 6 Scope of delivery.................................. 6 Intended use .................................. 6 Views of the device ................................ 7 Status display and acoustic signal ............................ 8 4 Commissioning.................................. 9 Requirements of the installation location .......................... 9 Wall mounting .................................. 9 Connecting the sealing device ............................ 10 Switching on the sealing device ............................ 10...
1 General Guidelines 1 General Guidelines Please read this operating manual carefully before commissioning the product. The instructions include important safety information. The functionality and value-retention of this device depend primarily on the care accorded to it. Make sure to keep the Operating Manual near to the device. It represents a component of the product.
Never open the housing of the device. Incorrect opening and repair can compromise electrical safety and pose a danger to the user. The guarantee and warranty are forfeited as soon as the device is opened by anyone other than a member of a MELAG-authorized technical customer service.
It is suitable for the heat sealing of instruments in transparent sterilization packaging in accordance with DIN EN 868-5 e.g. MELAfol. Should you wish to use any other packaging materials as those named above, please consult your stockist first or contact MELAG directly. Unsuitable materials ▪...
3 Description of the device Views of the device Knife handle Control lamp Fig. 1 : Front view Bracket for roll dispenser (left) Bracket for roll dispenser (right) Socket for power cable Fig. 2 : View from rear Rotary knob for temperature adjustment Square hole for lever (on both sides)
(> 5 min.); the sealing occurrence, inform your device cannot reach the pre-set sealing stockist / MELAG temperature. customer services PLEASE NOTE If further status displays or acoustic signals occur, contact the MELAG customer service/ service technician.
4 Commissioning 4 Commissioning Requirements of the installation location CAUTION Failure to comply with the set-up conditions can result in malfunctions or damage to the device and/or human injury. Observe all the information contained in this chapter during commissioning. In accordance with current German specifications (VDE), the device is unsuitable for operation in areas exposed to the danger of explosion.
4 Commissioning Connecting the sealing device Check the following points before connecting: ü The sealing device has been switched off. ü Use only the network cable included in the scope of delivery. Connect the one end of the power cable with the port on the rear of the sealing device and the other end with a mains socket with an approved voltage supply.
Continuously variable temperature regulation is performed using the rotary knob on the left-hand side of the sealing device. The sealing temperature is determined by the type of sterilization packaging. When using MELAfol transparent sterilization packaging as provided by MELAG, the rotary knob must point to the middle area marked with “MELAFOL” (corresponds to 180°C).
5 Sealing procedure Press the lever forwards to its fullest extent until it snaps. Leave the lever depressed as long as the control lamp flashes green in short intervals. When the control lamp is continually illuminated green again, return the lever to its starting position. After every successful sealing process carry out a visual inspection of the film.
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5 Sealing procedure Ideally, the film should be cut off during the sealing procedure. Move the knife to the other end of the sealing device quickly; the lever should remain depressed. Do not return the knife handle. If the control lamp illuminates continuously green, raise the lever and remove the film bag thus produced.
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5 Sealing procedure Ê The sealing procedure has been completed successfully.
6 Maintenance 6 Maintenance Cleaning and regular controls Frequency Action Every 6 months Clean the exterior of the sealing device with a non-fuzzing cloth and a stainless steel- cleaning agent suitable for use with medical products. It should not deposit any oily residue.
7 Pause times 7 Pause times Pause times The sealing device can remained switched on over longer operating pauses of many hours. We recommend that the device remain switched off during long operating pauses so as to save energy. Transport and storage NOTICE The use of unsuitable packaging can result in damage to the housing and the device interior.
8 Optional accessories 8 Optional accessories Roll dispenser “standard” The roll dispenser "standard“ is placed directly behind the sealing device. The rolls of film are placed into the cavity and held in position using additional spacers located to the left and right. This prevents them from slipping. Hook the roll dispenser "standard"...
8 Optional accessories Roll dispenser "Deluxe“ In the roll dispenser "Deluxe", the rolls of film are stored above the sealing device, thus saving space. The integrated feeding device enables easy feeding of the film via a hand wheel. Further information regarding assembly and operation is specified in the appendent operating manual.
▪ Check for dryness and integrity once again, before using the instruments. Weekly Checking the seal seam ▪ Perform a visual control using MELAG seal check with aids and document the results - for criteria and further information, see the MELAG seal check operation...
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MELAG seal seam strength test For validating your sealing processes MELAG provides a seal strength test for a cost price of 85.00 € (D) or 125.00 € (AT, CH) plus V.A.T. (state 01/2017). After the film test strips have been tested, MELAG will issue a certificate.
10 DIN Specifications 10 DIN Specifications Explanation of terms Term Explanation Sterile barrier system DIN EN ISO 11607-2:2006 replaces the terms "packaging" "end packaging" and primary packaging" with the single term "sterile barrier system." A sterile barrier system is the minimum level of packaging facilitating successful sterilization, serving as a micro-biological barrier and permitting aseptic provision.
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10 DIN Specifications hospitals and dental and medical practices. This standard applies to all medical products delivered in a sterile state and which are to be handled in such a manner so as that their quality is maintained until coming to aseptic application. According to DIN 58953-8 section 7.1.1, responsibility for compliance with the specified storage requirements and period is lies with the operator of the institution.
Spacer washers (1 pcs.) for roll dispenser "comfort“ or wall-mounted 13330 roll dispenser Spacer washers (1 pcs.) for roll dispenser "Deluxe" 88110 Distance plate for roll dispenser "standard" (2 pcs.) 72335 MELAG seal check 01079 Replacement Lever, black 77000 parts...
12 Technical Data 12 Technical Data Device type MELAseal 100+ Device dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 x 24 x 15 cm Weight 5.4 kg Electrical connection 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz | 100-110 V~, 50/60 Hz* Electrical power 300 W Fuses Max. altitude 2000 m Ambient temperature 5-40 °C...
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MELAG Medizintechnik oHG Geneststraße 6-10 10829 Berlin Germany email: info@melag.com Web: www.melag.com Responsible for content: MELAG Medizintechnik oHG We reserve the right to technical alterations Your stockist...
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