Rothacher Medical GmbH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Surgery table standard (Variante 1 / System 1) Surgery table standard with T-CAT Temperature controller and rectal probe for mice

1 System ConfigurationSystem 1 1 x Set Surgery table with mask system for mice and rats connecting hose for gas evacuation 1 x Set Surgery table with mask system for mice and rats connecting hose for gas evacuation, T-CATTemperature Controller with rectal probe for mice

Check the contents of the shipment for completeness, packing list to hand, and visually inspect the instrument as soon you take it out of the packaging. If the instrument is damaged or, after having tested it, fails to meet rated performances, notify the carrier and our company immediately. Dispose of packaging properly, according to existing and applicable waste management rules and regulations. This Instruction Manual included is necessary for the correct installation and operation of the instrument. We recommend keeping the manual in good conditions, ready to be consulted by the qualified...

2. Connect the green hose to the gas outlet of the anesthesia machine 3. We include also a silicone hose set with a Y-piece. This set is used for the gas evacuation and has to be connected as follow: Connect the silicone hose with the plug to the gas outlet coming from the mask. The longer hose must be attached to the down draft evacuation outlet above. We included also a blue hose regulator on the hose coming from the mask side. This regulator helps to regulate the evacuation of the excessive anesthesia gas. 4. On the upper and lower side of the surgery table we mounted a magnetic metal strip....

2.3A Assembling the System 2 1. The System 2 comes with the surgery table plate and accessories as well as the Physitemp Temperature Controller T-CAT System with rectal probe for mice. Please connect the surgery table according the instruction above Assembling System I Step 1 - Step 5 2. Enclosed you find the Temperature Controller unit T-CAT, a power supply cable with Euro plug, the heating pad and the rectal probe for mice

According the picture down below connect these cables together and place the heating plate directly to the surface of the surgery table. 3. To obtain anoptimal heating temperature for the mice, the rectal probe must be placed reason you must place the rectal probe on the heating surface with a scotch tape. This procedure is normally not allowed due to the animal protection issue. 4. The Physitemp Temperature Controller is easy to use. In the back of the controller there is a on/off switch. For further details please consult the manufacturer’s manual

a. Check all connections and parts before use, make sure there is no leakage The use of scavenging canisters is compulsory, unless the anesthesia system is connected to a flow hood or another scavenging system is in use Since rodents are obligatory nose breathers in the sternal recumbence, it is sufficient to insert The diaphragm can be cut appropriately using a pair of delicate sharp/sharp scissors (see following section for details).A circular hole has to be cutting the diaphragm and it needs to be small enough such that the diaphragm forms a tight seal around the subject’s muzzle. A separate...

The silicone “0” ring holds the diaphragm material in place on the nosecone/face maskfresh gas reservoir. Silicon is more resistant to photo degradation and oxidation than latex. However, when it becomes cracked or broken and will no longer hold the diaphragm material in place, it is An extra “0” ring comes with each kit. Additional “0” rings can be purchased separately. To replace a defective diaphragm material, follow the steps below: 1. Roll the “0” ring out of the groove of the nosecone/face mask 2. Discard the flawed diaphragm material 3. Stretch the new diaphragm material over the end of...

While any service of the instrument is to be carried out by Rothacher-Medical GmbH personnel or by qualified personnel, authorized by Rothacher-Medical GmbH organization, this section of the instruction manuals describes normal maintenance procedures which can be carried out at the customer’s facilities. Disinfect the surgery table, etc. with 70% Ethanol and rinse with water. Please contact the manufacturer for any question you may have: Rothacher Medical GmbH