Service manual

Bair Hugger Model 505 Service Manual
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6. Do not continue 241 blood/fluid warming therapy if the Over-temp indicator
light illuminates and the alarm sounds. Immediately stop fluid flow, and discard
the blood/fluid warming set. Unplug the temperature management unit, and
contact a qualified service technician.
7. Do not use a forced-air warming device over transdermal medication. Increased
drug delivery and patient injury or death may occur.
8. Do not allow the patient to lie on the warming unit hose or allow the hose to
directly contact the patient’s skin during patient warming; thermal injury may
result.
9. Reusable blankets made from woven fabric, or blankets without discrete, visible
holes, can cause the safety system of this unit to fail, which may result in serious
thermal injury. This warming unit has been designed to operate safely ONLY
with Bair Hugger blankets and Bair Paws gowns.
10. Do not connect a Bair Hugger blanket, 241 blood/fluid warmer, or Bair Paws
gown to the warming unit if it has been cut or damaged; thermal injury may
result.
11. Do not use a Bair Hugger blanket to transfer or move the patient; injury may
result.To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire:
• keep power cord visible and accessible at all times. The plug on the power
cord serves as the disconnect device. The wall socket outlet shall be as close as
practical and shall be easily accessible.
• use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the
country of use.
• do not allow the power cord to get wet.
• do not use the warming unit when it appears the warming unit, power cord
or any component is damaged. Contact 3M Patient Warming Technical
Support at 1-800-733-7775.
• this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with protective
earth.
12. To reduce the risks associated with exposure to biohazards always perform the
decontamination procedure prior to returning the warmer for service and prior to
disposal.
13. Do not retain the patient using a warming blanket alone, as injury may result.
Use a draw, sheet safety strap, or other means to retain the patient.
14. Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
15. To ground the Bair Hugger warming unit, only connect to receptacles marked
“Hospital Only,” “Hospital Grade,” or a reliable grounded outlet.
CAUTIONS
1. Except for specific blanket models, Bair Hugger blankets are not sterile and are all
intended for single patient use ONLY. Placing a sheet between the Bair Hugger
blanket and the patient does not prevent contamination of this product.
2. Monitor the temperature and cutaneous response of patients who are incapable of
reacting, communicating and/or who are without a sense of feeling every 10-20