Great Lakes Alginate Mixer Instruction Manual

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Great Lakes Alginate Mixer Instruction Manual

Instructions for using the Great Lakes Alginate Mixer

STEP

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.

STEP

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.

STEP

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.

*If preferred, grip the unit with fingertips on the recessed area under the control panel.

STEP

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.

STEP

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.

Great Lakes recommends using 'LO' speed when mixing stones

STEP

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.

STEP

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.