Care Essentials
CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual
QPF 053 Revision S
Date 07.05.2012 Supersedes: 08.02.2012
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8.
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.
Use warming units with audible and visual over temperature alarms.
Ensure that bends in the delivery hose are minimised when in use. Excessive bends in the
delivery hose may affect the temperature performance.
Refer to tables in section 8.3 below for instructions about connecting warming systems.
To compare the Cocoon Convective Warming System with other manufacturers, please refer to
the CWS 4000 Product Information chart in Appendix 1.
8.2.
Commingling Warnings
Ensure the connection of the delivery hose and blanket is secure and that air is not escaping.
A delivery hose nozzle adaptor (Part Number CWS203) is required when using the CWS4000
warming unit with Bair Hugger™ blankets.
Consider individual manufacturer’s recommendations and warnings when commingling.
Only use Convective warming machines that have that have passed safety and electrical testing
