Section 8 - Specifications
8.0 Specifications
8.1 Physical
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Dimensions
16
/
"H x 10
4
42 cm x 28 cm x 27 cm
Weight
15 lbs (6.8 kg)
Enclosure
Thermoplastic
Filter
HEPA filtration down to 0.2
micron particle size
8.2 Electrical
Classification
Type BF, Class 1, grounded
equipment suitable for
continuous operation. Not
classified for protection against
harmful ingress of liquid.
Input
120 V nominal (+4%,-10%),
60 Hz, 12 amps max
Motor
1/25 HP , single phase
Heater
1200W heating element
Power Cord
15 ft, 14 AWG cord with
hospital grade plug
Circuit Breaker 15 amp
Current Leakage (Earth) 100 microamps max.
Ground Resistance
Ambient Operating
Temperature
3
1
/
"W x 10
/
"D
4
2
0.15 ohms nominal;
0.50 ohms maximum
60°F to 85°F
(16°C to 29°C)
8.3 Temperature Settings
The air temperatures are identified on the
operator control panel and indicate the average
air temperature at the hose end using a Quilt.
NOTE: The air temperature around the patient
is affected both by the ambient room
temperature and the use of an insulating
blanket on top of the Quilt.
8.4 Safety System
Dual Patient Safety Temperature Limit
Thermostats
Either of two independently operating
thermostats will shut off the TC3000 at a
preset high limit temperature. The heater
element and blower will remain off until the
thermostat is manually reset.
Heater Overtemp
Heater overtemp thermostat will shut off the
TC3000 in the event of a blower failure or
lack of air movement. The heater element
and blower will remain off until the
thermostat is manually reset.
High Temp Indicator
The REMOVE FROM USE indicator will light
on the front panel when a patient safety
thermostat or heater overtemp thermostat
has tripped. Also, the heating element and
blower will turn off.
HEPA Filter Interlock Switch
The REMOVE FROM USE indicator will light
on the front panel when the HEPA filter has
been installed incorrectly or is missing. Also,
the heating element and blower will turn off.
8.5 Quilts
All Quilts are made of a nonwoven layer bonded
to a plastic film.
Quilt material meets U. S. flammability standards:
• NFPA 702 "Normal Flammability"
• CPSC Part 1632
• California Title 19, Subchapter 7
Clear drape material meets NFPA 702 "Normal
Flammability."
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