Great Lakes Alginate Mixer User manual

Instructions for using the Great Lakes Alginate Mixer
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Lock the bowl into position by placing
it in the hub. Grip the bowl with both
hands, press down, and rotate the
bowl one quarter turn clockwise.
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Measure the alginate and water
according to the manufacturer’s
direction. Place the desired amount
of alginate into the bowl first. Add
the water to the powder and blend
by hand for several seconds until
mixture is moist.
Next, position the edge of the blade on
the inside of the bowl at the highest
point of alginate. Press and hold the
‘LO’ speed button with thumb, and
place forefinger on top, left center of the
base*. Move the tip of the spatula in a
straight line direction toward the center
of the bowl, then flex the flat side of the
blade against the center and side of the
bowl. Lift the spatula off the side of the
bowl and repeat this same procedure
one more time to ensure water and
alginate are properly mixed.
Stop the unit by releasing thumb
from the speed button. Grasp the
bowl with one hand and then clean
the spatula by scraping it against the
inside rim of the bowl to remove any
unmixed powder.
Now using ‘HI’ speed, repeat the
mixing procedure in Step 3 five
times. Complete mixing requires a
minimum of five strokes. Remember
to maintain the alginate in the lower
half of the bowl during this procedure
and be sure to flex the blade to
obtain the best mix.
To remove the alginate, place the
spatula tip at the bottom of the bowl.
Using ‘HI’ speed, press the blade
edge of the spatula against the side
of the bowl and raise it in a straight
line up to the rim. The mixed alginate
will collect on the spatula. Release
thumb from the speed button to stop
the unit.
Any material left in the bowl may be removed by gently repeating Step 6.
When procedure is completed, be sure to immediately clean and lubricate
the bowl as recommended in the care and maintenance instructions.
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Great Lakes recommends using ‘LO’ speed when mixing stones
*If preferred, grip the unit with fingertips on the recessed area under the control panel.

Care and Maintenance
Your Great Lakes Alginate Mixer is designed for fast,
easy clean up and years of maintenance-free service.
The bowl and spatula should be cleaned with our
Cleaner & Lubricant Spray after each use. The base
of the unit should be wiped with a damp cloth when
necessary.
The most efficient method for cleaning the bowl is to
lightly spritz our cleaner & lubricant in the bowl. Turn
the machine on Lo Speed and gently wipe the inside of
the bowl from the center to the rim with a paper towel.
This ensures consistent mixing and performance from
the bowl.
Instruction Manual
Individual components also sold separately
Description: Item #
Alginate Mixer [110v] 100-040
Alginate Bowl 100-035
Spatula 100-018
Cleaner & Lubricant Spray [4oz.] 100-015
Kromopan Kit 100-001
Kromopan 1lb. refill pouch 100-002
Great Lakes Orthodontics, Ltd.
200 Cooper Avenue
Tonawanda, New York 14150
Call: 800.828.7626
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.greatlakesortho.com
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Great Lakes
Alginate
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