Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual QPF 053 Revision Q Date 07.11.2011 Supersedes: 08.07.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual CONTENTS 1. OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 4 1.1. Unit Setup ........................................................................................................ 4 1.2. Getting Started................................................................................................. 5 1.3. Unit Operation Procedure ....................................
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual INTRODUCTION This device should only be operated under the guidance/supervision of qualified medical/nursing personnel or other paramedical staff trained in the use of Convective Patient Warming Systems. It is a pre-requisite for all persons using this medical device to understand the information contained in this Manual. Read and understand this Manual and all precautions prior to operating the Cocoon Convective Warming System.
Care Essentials 1. CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual OPERATION 1.1. Unit Setup The CWS4000 may be placed on the floor, mounted on the foot of the bed using the foldout brackets, or clamped to an IV pole using the IV pole clamp. When using an IV pole, do not mount the CWS4000 higher than 1 metre or it could tip over. Do not place the CWS4000 on a bed surface. Note that if the CWS4000 is placed on the floor, increased levels of dust and lint could reduce filter life.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual Figure 5 Operator control panel 1.2. Getting Started Plug the mains cable into a conventional, properly earthed 240 Volt 10 Amp mains power socket-outlet and switch it on. The green Standby indicator (B) will illuminate and the CWS4000 will beep when power is connected. Ensure that air is not prevented from entering the inlet slots at the sides by blankets or other objects. Remove the CE Marked warming blanket from its packaging.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual The unit will automatically switch off in an alarm condition and the green standby indicator (B) will illuminate together with the red fault alarm indicator (H). In the event that the fault alarm indicator (H) illuminates, disconnect the CWS4000 from the patient and from the mains power supply and have it serviced by trained personnel. The filter status indicator (G) provides the user with information on remaining filter life.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual Model CLM0112 Instructions Place the Cocoon blanket alongside the patient Insert and secure the CWS4000 delivery hose in the blanket inlet port. Inflate the Cocoon blanket according to the CWS4000 instructions, refer Section 1.3 above. 2.2. Cocoon Reusable Patient Warming Blankets Features of Cocoon reusable patient warming blankets include: Technically advanced smart fabric, which conforms to the patient’s body. Antistatic and non-linting.
Care Essentials 3. CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual SYMBOLS The following symbols are used on the Cocoon Convective Warming System: Attention: Refer Section 2.1 Operator Manual Dangerous voltage Type BF applied part Do not free hose Single patient Use NON STERILE The device has not been sterilised Latex free QPF 053 Revision S Date 07.05.2012 Supersedes: 08.02.
Care Essentials 4. CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Review the following safety precautions prior to servicing the CWS4000. 4.1. Danger Explosive hazard. Do not use in the presence of flammable anaesthetic agents. Risk of electric shock. Disconnect mains power before servicing the CWS4000. 4.2. Warning No free hosing – use of the CWS4000 without a compatible convective warming blanket may cause thermal injury.
Care Essentials 5. CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5.1. Cleaning Clean the CWS4000 control panel, enclosure exterior, and hose with a soft cloth lightly dampened with a non-staining hospital disinfectant. Clean accumulated dirt and lint from the air inlet slots using a vacuum cleaner. 5.2. Filter Service Only qualified service personnel may change filters. Refer to the CWS4000 Service Manual for instructions on replacing the filter.
Care Essentials 6. CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1. Warming Blanket Will Not Inflate Make sure the CWS4000 is plugged in to an energized mains power socket-outlet. Check both ends of the delivery hose for proper connection. Check the delivery hose and warming blanket inlet for kinks. Check that there are no obstructions to the air inlet slots. Check the warming blanket for damage. If air is flowing from the hose, try another warming blanket.
Care Essentials 8. CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual COMMINGLING WARMING UNITS AND BLANKETS Commingling refers to the use of Cocoon warming units and/or blankets with other manufacturer’s Class 11B Convective Warming Systems. Care Essentials recommend that you consider the following recommendations and warnings when commingling. 8.1. Commingling Recommendations Use warming units that regulate the air temperature at the end of the delivery hose.
Care Essentials 8.3. CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual Commingling Recommended Instructions Cocoon CWS4000 Warming Unit Brand of Blanket Recommended Instructions Insert the CWS4000 delivery hose nozzle well into the WarmTouch blanket. Tyco WarmTouch™ Blankets Secure the blanket to the nozzle with adhesive tape. Inflate the blanket and ensure that there is no air leakage. Refer to Figure 6 below.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual Cocoon Blankets Brand of Warming Unit Recommended Instructions Insert the WarmTouch™ delivery hose nozzle into the Cocoon blanket until it covers half of the nozzle. Secure the blanket to the nozzle with the Cocoon blanket ties in a manner resembling tying a shoelace. Tyco WarmTouch™ Warming Unit Inflate the blanket and ensure that there is no air leakage. Refer Figure 8 below.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual to WarmTouch™ warming unit 9. WARRANTY The CWS4000 is warranted free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and operation for a period of two years, under the terms and conditions of the Care Essentials warranty in place at time of purchase.
Care Essentials 11. CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Supply Voltage 230 – 240 Vac Supply Frequency 50 Hz Supply Power 1100 Watts Maximum External Fuses 2 x 6.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual Dimensions 29 cm x 22 cm x 40 cm Weight 6 Kilograms Enclosure Flame-Retardant ABS-PC Plastic Filter type/Life Bacteriological HEPA filter/ 1000 hours 12. APPROVALS The CWS4000 has achieved the following medical device approvals. Certifying Body Title Standard Wakefield Laboratories Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General requirements for safety IEC 60601 – 1: 1988 + Amendments 1 and 2 Report No.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual APPENDIX 1.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual HxWxD 40cm x 29cm x 22cm Weight 6 kg Warranty 2 years Delivery Time 2 – 3 weeks Other Specifications Heater Element – thermal fuse, test port through windows Hyper-terminal communications program QPF 053 Revision Q Date 07.11.2011 Supersedes: 08.07.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual APPENDIX 2. COCOON REUSABLE BLANKET WASHING AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS Care Essentials recommends the following Cocoon reusable blanket washing instructions to laundries. Washing Instructions Loading Instructions Machines should be loaded to no more than 60% of their capacity to reduce friction to the fabric, which will reduce the longevity of the blanket.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual Sterilisation Reusable blankets can be sterilized in accordance with the sterilizing performance requirements detailed in AS 4187. QPF 053 Revision Q Date 07.11.2011 Supersedes: 08.07.
