User Manual
BW-50-070/10
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General Safety instructions
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Read this user’s manual carefully.
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Please be aware that the acoustic alarm has a sound level of 55dBA (adapted for use in silent
environments).
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Check each time the unit is started that it performs the self test as described in section 10. If the self
test is not performing as described, leave the unit to a qualified technician.
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Don't fold or bend the Heating Pad sharply.
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Only use Heating Pad BW-50-002 together with control unit BW-50.
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Don't pull the Heating Pad cable or use it for carrying the Heating Pad.
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Use only in hospitals and by qualified personnel.
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Please be aware that use of HF surgical instruments, endocardial catheters or similar devices may
interfere with the BW-50 and may require special precautions regarding potential equalization etc.
Safety Instructions for KANMED Baby Warmer 50W
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Always fill the Water Mattress to the required level before the unit is brought into use. Preferably fill
with lukewarm water at around 35
0
C.
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Replace the Water Mattress every 3 years.
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Always place the Heating Pad inside the pocket of the Water Mattress before you switch on the unit.
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Make sure that the text side of the Heating Pad is turned towards the Water Mattress.
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Make sure that there are at least 2 holes in the bottom of the bed. If feasible the connection cable to
the Heating Pad can be thread through a suitably placed hole.
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Always place the baby with its head towards the closed semicircular part of the KANMED Baby Nest.
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Make sure that the adjusting string is placed outside the Baby Nest to prevent it from interfering with
the baby.
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Check the water temperature regularly.
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Check the temperature of the baby regularly.
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Continue to use appropriate monitoring of vital signs.
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NOTE: A cold Water Mattress or a Mattress which is cooling down due to the heating being
switched off will decrease the temperature of the baby. Likewise, a too warm Water
Mattress can give the baby a fever.
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Check the integrity of the KANMED Baby Nest so that the filling material does not leak out. Replace the
nest after one year of use.
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When the unit is delivered it is factory clean but not sterilised. Please clean according to your standard
hospital routines.
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Please note that the control unit BW-50 shall be placed horizontally on a flat surface or mounted with
the front end up - at a maximum angle of 45 degrees in order to fulfil the IPX1 water protection
requirements.
3 General description
The KANMED Baby Warmer consists of 4 major components:
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Control Unit
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KANMED Baby Nest
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Heating Pad
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Water Mattress
