MN-28646 • Rev 4 • 03/18 • EC Series Fluid Combination Blanket/Fluid Warmer
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Safety Procedures
NOTICE:
Used to notify personnel of installation,
operation, or maintenance information that is
important but not hazard related.
Used to indicate that referral to operating
instructions is a mandatory action. If not
followed, the operator or patient could suff er
personal injury.
Used to indicate that referral to operating
instructions is recommended to understand
operation of the appliance.
Knowledge of proper procedures is essential to the
safe operation of electrically energized appliances. The
following hazard signal words and symbols may be used
throughout this manual.
DANGER
Used to indicate the presence of a hazard
that will cause severe personal injury, death,
or substantial property damage if the warning
included with this symbol is ignored.
WARNING
Used to indicate the presence of a hazard
that CAN cause personal injury, possible
death, or major property damage if the
warning included with this symbol is ignored.
CAUTION
Used to indicate the presence of a hazard
that can or will cause minor or moderate
personal injury or property damage if the
warning included with this symbol is ignored.
NOTICE:
For appliances delivered for use
in any location regulated by the
following directive (
2012/19/EU -WEEE)
:
Do not dispose of electrical or
electronic appliances with other
municipal waste.
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The blanket chamber is intended for warming dry,
cotton blankets or towels only. The blanket chamber
is designed to elevate blanket temperatures to a level
which will increase patient comfort.
•
The fl uid chamber is only intended for warming
medical solutions for irrigation and injection prior to
use. Refer to the labeling of the manufacturer of the
products to be warmed regarding the recommended
temperature and the duration of warming. No other use
for this appliance is authorized or recommended.
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This warmer is intended for use in commercial
establishments where all operators are familiar with
the purpose, limitations, and associated hazards of this
appliance. The warmer can be used wherever there
is appropriate space and electrical source including
patient support areas, ER, ICU, PACU, surgical suites,
patient rooms, and nursing stations. Do not use the
warmer in the presence of fl ammable anesthetic
mixtures (with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide).
•
Operating instructions and warnings must be read and
understood by all operators and users.
•
Any troubleshooting guides, component views, and
parts lists included in this manual are for general
reference only and are intended for use by qualifi ed
and trained technicians.
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This manual should be considered a permanent
part of this appliance. This manual and all supplied
instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts lists, notices,
and labels must remain with the appliance if the item is
sold or moved to another location.
CAUTION
The door may swing during transport. Only
transport the appliance when the door is
closed and secure.
CAUTION
Appliance and accessories may be
heavy. To prevent serious injury,
always
use a suff icient number of trained and
experienced workers when moving or
leveling appliance and handling accessories.
NOTICE:
A temporary odor may be noticeable upon initial
start-up of the warmer. Contact manufacturer
if the odor persists aft er a day or more of
continuous use.