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User Manual: Hot Dog Veterinary Patient Warming System Controller 

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SPECIFICATIONS 

Physical Characteristics

 

   Dimensions 

 

33 cm high x 14.0 cm deep x 19.7 cm wide13” high x 5.5” deep x 7.75” wide

 

   Weight 

 

5 kg (11 lbs.)  

   Mounting 

 

Can be placed on a horizontal flat surface (i.e. table top), clamped to an IV pole or 
hung on a OR/gurney rail using optional hanging hooks 

Temperature Characteristics

 

   Temperature Control 

 

Micro-processor  

   Operating Temperatures 

 

Blanket Ports A and B adjustable in 1

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C increments  

37° to 43° ± 1.0°C 

98.6° to 109.4° ± 1.8°F 

 

 

Port C - NA 

Safety System 

All alarm conditions are classified as Medium Priority Technical Alarms

 

   Primary Over-temp Alarm 

 

Ports A and B (Warming Blanket) 

Alarm sounds when temperature sensor is at set point + 1°C 

Port C - NA 

   Secondary Over-temp Alarm 

 

Ports A and B (Warming Blanket) 

Independent electronic circuit shuts the heater off if the Warming Blanket 
temperature sensor reaches set point + 3°C.  (46°C) 

Port C - NA 

 

Time out timer 

 

If warming blanket does not reach set temperature within 10 minutes the 
controller will alarm 

Six hour timer 

 

If a warming blanket is left at a steady setting for six hours, the controller will 
discontinue power to warming blanket.  

   Over-current limits 

 

 
 

Port A 

10 amps max 

Port B 

10 amps max 

Port C 

5 amps 

System 

14.6 amps 

 

 

   System Over-current Protection 

 

Dual input fused lines. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for WC52-VET

Page 1: ...atient Warming System Controller Model WC52 VET User Manual Manufactured by Augustine Temperature Management 6581 City West Parkway Eden Prairie MN 55344 USA TEL 952 465 3500 FAX 952 465 3501 www hotdogwarming com ...

Page 2: ...nce 5 Initial Setup Assembly 6 Contents 6 Control Panel Features Operating Modes 7 Alarms 8 Error Codes 9 Instructions for Use 10 Maintenance Cleaning 10 Testing of Indicator Light Function 10 Cleaning General 11 Cleaning Hot Dog Controller 12 Cleaning Warming Blankets 12 Troubleshooting Error Codes 13 Technical Support Customer Service 14 Definition of Product Symbols 15 Accessory Part Numbers 15...

Page 3: ...ntegrated into the Controller as well as into each warming blanket The Hot Dog Controller can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on an IV pole The System can be operated continuously to maintain uniform heat under or over the patient depending on which warming blanket is selected It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether warming is appropriate for each individual patient The Sy...

Page 4: ...lead to tissue necrosis Warming ischemic tissue is contraindicated Therefore precautions should be taken when using Hot Dog Warming Blankets under a patient The Hot Dog Warming Blanket IS NOT a pressure reduction device When using Hot Dog Warming Blankets under a patient ensure that adequate steps are taken to mitigate pressure Hard objects should not be placed between the patient and the Hot Dog ...

Page 5: ...ou have a towel placed between the patient and the Hot Dog Warming Blanket The sensor should be in contact with the patient A towel between the sensor and the patient is acceptable Ensure that adequate steps are taken to mitigate pressure PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE Do not open the Hot Dog Controller There are no user serviceable parts If service is required contact Technical Support see page 14 Th...

Page 6: ...to an IV pole place the Controller IV pole Clamp around the IV pole and turn the clamp handle clockwise until securely tightened Figure 1 To remove the Controller from the IV pole turn the clamp handle counterclockwise until the unit releases Caution To prevent the IV pole from tipping the Controller must be attached at a height that provides stability It is recommended to use an IV pole with a mi...

Page 7: ...User Manual Hot Dog Veterinary Patient Warming System Controller Page 7 Control Panel Features Operating Modes Figure 2 Hot Dog Model WC5X Controls Figure 3 Hot Dog Ports ...

Page 8: ...ature Setting Display When a warming blanket is plugged into a port an audible beep will sound and the display will show two dashes Press the Temperature Adjust Button for the desired port until the desired temperature is displayed The temperature can be selected in one degree increments from 37 43 C for Ports A and B The designated warming temperature will flash until the selected temperature is ...

Page 9: ... Code Alarm Condition E1 on affected port Over temperature alarm Temperature of sensor has exceeded 1 degree above set point E2 on affected port Time to temperature alarm device has not reached selected set point within ten minutes E3 on affected port Over current condition E3 on all ports System over current condition E4 on affected port Primary or secondary broken sensor alarm E8 on affected por...

Page 10: ...y 2 seconds 4 Position and secure the Hot Dog Warming Blanket following instructions in the User Manual provided with the Blanket 5 Insert the Warming Blanket s connecting cable into port A or B on the Controller Note When the connecting cable is inserted into the Controller an audible beep indicates that the control sensor and over temperature sensor are present and functioning properly 6 Press t...

Page 11: ...Dog components and DO NOT immerse Hot Dog components in liquid Moisture will damage the components and thermal injury may result Precautions DO NOT use pure harsh solvents e g MEK acetone etc to clean Hot Dog components Solvents may damage plastic parts labeling and product finish DO NOT use high level disinfectants e g gluteraldehyde peracetic acid The U S Centers for Disease Control CDC recommen...

Page 12: ...oft cloth Method 1 Disconnect the Controller from the power source before cleaning 2 Wipe Controller with moistened sponge or soft cloth avoid pushing fluids into any openings 3 Dry with a separate soft cloth Cleaning Warming Blankets Frequency Clean between patient use and when the Warming Blanket appears soiled Method Cleaning steps are described in the User Manual provided with the Warming Blan...

Page 13: ...ual alarms are initiated The alarm will reset when the device is unplugged or power is turned off at mains switch Overcurrent Port E3 for each port When port current draw exceeds a predetermined level audible and visual alarms are initiated The alarm will reset when the device is unplugged or power is turned off at mains switch Primary or Secondary sensor failure E4 for each port Sensor are readin...

Page 14: ... Hardware power supply failure EP EP EP System failure If this occurs call customer service for technical support General System Failure EE EE EE software version 1 06 or lower only System failure If this occurs call customer service for technical support TECHNICAL SUPPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE Please have the serial number of your Hot Dog Controller when you call for technical support The serial numbe...

Page 15: ...ve Temperature Sensor Do not use after YYYY MM Manufacturer IPX2 Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 Vertically dripping water shall have no harmful effect when the enclosure is tilted at an angle up to 15 from its normal position Conforms to European Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC Medical Equipment Classified by Intertek Testing Services NA Inc with respect to electric shock...

Page 16: ...alarm conditions are classified as Medium Priority Technical Alarms Primary Over temp Alarm Ports A and B Warming Blanket Alarm sounds when temperature sensor is at set point 1 C Port C NA Secondary Over temp Alarm Ports A and B Warming Blanket Independent electronic circuit shuts the heater off if the Warming Blanket temperature sensor reaches set point 3 C 46 C Port C NA Time out timer If warmin...

Page 17: ...ment Continuous operation Not suitable for use in presence of flammable anesthetic mixtures with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide Classified by Intertek Testing Services NA Inc with respect to electric shock fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL 60601 1 Classified under the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC as a Class IIb device Classified under the Canadian Medical Device Reg...

Page 18: ...and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Emissions The Hot Dog Patient Warming System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or user of the Hot Dog Patient Warming System should assure that it is used in such an environment Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment Guidance RF emissions CISPR 11 Group 1 The Hot Dog Patient Warming Syst...

Page 19: ...e IEC 61000 4 5 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT f...

Page 20: ...n metres m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagat...

Page 21: ...to frequency of transmitter m 150 kHz to 80 MHz P 2 1 d 80 MHz to 800 MHz P 35 0 d 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz P 7 0 d 0 01 0 12 0 04 0 07 0 1 0 37 0 11 0 22 1 1 2 0 35 0 70 10 3 7 1 1 2 2 100 12 3 5 7 0 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in metres m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where ...

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